Account Manager - Farmington Hills, MI Minimum 3 years of experience as an Account Manager Venteon is currently seeking an Account Manager to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Farmington Hills, MI Requirements of the Account Manager Commercial Excellence Strategic account management, Customer negotiation, Business case development, Pricing strategy, Financial analysis; Customer Leadership Executive relationship management, Influence without authority, Cross-functional leadership, Conflict resolution; Analytical Skills Cost modeling, Market intelligence, Competitive benchmarking, Risk assessment, Volume forecasting; 5+ years of automotive OEM sales experience Experience supporting Nissan North America preferred Experience with automotive interiors, seating systems, or components. Proven success in obtaining OEM business awards. Experience negotiating with OEM procurement organizations.

Understanding of Nissan Processes:

RFQ management Costing VA/VE initiatives NPQP and launch management Cost reduction activities Annual commercial negotiations Benefits of the Account Manager Competitive salary Advancement potential Full time Paid time off Medical / Dental / Vision 401k Responsibilities of the Account Manager Nissan Account Strategy & Relationship Management Develop and execute a comprehensive account strategy for Nissan North America. Build and maintain strong relationships with: Purchasing, Product Planning, Vehicle Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Teams. Act as the commercial voice of the company for all Nissan-related matters. Understand Nissan's future vehicle plans, sourcing direction, electrification roadmap, and supplier expectations. Business Development & Growth Identify and secure new business opportunities for Future platform programs: ICE vehicles, Hybrid vehicles, EV programs, etc Track Nissan vehicle lifecycle plans and sourcing timelines. Develop growth strategies aligned with Nissan's long-term North American business objectives. Promote the company's competitive advantages in: Cost, Quality, Technology and Manufacturing footprint RFQ Management & Commercial Negotiations Lead all Nissan RFQ activities from inquiry through award.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including:

Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance and Operations. If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to abarry@venteon.com We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today