Overview
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News.
A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Scope of the Position
The Account Manager will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our customers. The incumbent will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with your portfolio of assigned customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders.
The Account Manager will be responsible for developing new business in our Interiors Commodity.
Responsibilities
- Plastics Commodities
- 30-40% Travel- mostly local but some overnight
- New Business Acquistion
- Develop OEM Business Interior Trim Commodities
- Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Communicate clearly the progress of monthly / quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
- Forecast and track key account metrics
Qualifications
- New Business Development with Interior Trim Commodities
- Must possess strong organizational skills, both verbal and written, to present facts and information to management.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and solid working knowledge of Word and Spin Fire.
- Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to read, analyze, and create various documentation related to tooling, sales or engineering
- Proven ability to problem solve and reason and think critically.
- Self-starter, ability to take the initiative and independently manage role within the parameters of duties.
- Must be capable of explaining new ideas and concepts so others will understand.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of education may be considered.
- Minimum of three to five years’ experience in the automotive sales manufacturing environment recommended.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
30+ days ago