Key Account Manager, Nissan / Mechatronics

Thornley Corporate Solutions•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Key Account Manager will own the Nissan mechatronics business for a global Tier 1 supplier and serve as the commercial face of the business to Nissan. This is a key North American account role, based on-site in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The position manages day-to-day account activity, including pricing, contracts, engineering changes, claims, RFQs, and quotations. It works with engineering, program management, quality, and the plant to support launches through SOP and maintain production, while managing the account forecast and contributing to annual and long-range plans. The role also identifies and wins new business within Nissan. The compensation package includes a $130,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus a performance bonus.

Requirements

Direct experience managing Nissan as a customer, either as the account owner or as a core member of the account team.
Background in mechatronics or electromechanical products, such as actuators, motors, mirrors, door and closure systems, electronic controls, or similar products.
Track record of holding margin when an OEM customer pushes hard.
Confidence with cost breakdowns, should-cost discussions, and contract negotiations.
Credibility to work with OEM purchasing and engineering as a peer.
Self-driven approach and ability to keep work moving without being chased.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other Japanese OEMs, such as Toyota or Honda.
Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day management of the Nissan account, including pricing, contracts, engineering changes, and claims.
Manage RFQs and quotations to win work while protecting margin.
Negotiate prices and terms against internal cost targets.
Coordinate with engineering, program management, quality, and the plant to bring launches to SOP and keep production running.
Manage the account forecast and contribute to annual and long-range plans.
Find and win new business within Nissan.