German OEM KAM

Thornley Corporate Solutions • Auburn Hills, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Key Account Manager to take ownership of major German OEM programs in North America. You will own and develop relationships with key German customers, acting as the primary commercial interface and driving profitable sales growth.

Requirements

• 5–7 + years' experience in key account management / sales with German automotive OEMs
• Proven experience supporting German premium or volume OEMs (any of: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW Group, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, etc.)
• Solid commercial skills: RFQs, negotiations, long-term agreements, cost reduction activities
• Comfortable working with OEM purchasing, engineering and program teams
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to understand cost structures and margin impact
• Self-driven, able to manage complex customer demands and internal stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• German language skills are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts with leading German OEMs (e.g. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW Group, Volvo, etc.)
• Serve as primary commercial contact for assigned OEM customers in North America
• Lead RFQ / quotation activities and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, tooling, engineering changes, etc.)
• Drive sales growth and margin improvement across assigned business
• Coordinate closely with internal teams (engineering, program management, operations, finance) to support launches and ongoing business
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity across your assigned OEMs
• Contribute to long-term account strategy, planning, and budgeting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed