Account Manager - Automotive

Bose Corporation, U.S.A•Troy, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. Company Overview: At Bose, we are passionate about helping people reach their fullest human potential so that they can feel more, do more, and be more. We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee can build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward. We are currently looking for an Account Manager in our Automotive Systems Division to support business in North America and Europe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, communications, or logistics.
4 years or more experience in automotive industry account management, business development, purchasing, or quality management.
Experience in selling high-tech products; hardware or software.
Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Results oriented and independent individual that enjoys working in an international team.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, problem solving and strategic thinking.
Affinity for technology.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus.
Experience with Korean car makers and some Korean language capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Managing our commercial relationships with automotive customers.
Pricing, commercial negotiations, forecasting & planning, contract management, product development support, marketing support, customer relationship management, and factory delivery support.
Working as part of a cross-functional international team to maintain a substantial portfolio of existing businesses as well as identify, pursue, and win new business development opportunities.
Developing and executing an account strategy that brings profitable and sustaining growth with the team located in Asia, USA, and Europe.
Acting as the voice of the customer within the organization and representing the interests of Bose at the customer.
Building strong and lasting relationships with key players in various departments across the customer account.