Key Account Manager - Central US
About The Position
The Key Account Manager serves as the primary strategic interface and "voice of the customer" between Bosch and its most high-profile, high-impact national accounts. Operating with an entrepreneurial mindset, the E4 KAM is responsible for driving sustainable, profitable sales growth, establishing absolute alignment across global supply chains, and positioning Bosch as the preferred technology and service partner. The associate is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading cross-functional teams without disciplinary authority to resolve complex operational, pricing, and logistical challenges, while securing long-term strategic agreements. The role requires strong project management capabilities, with the ability to simultaneously lead multiple complex initiatives from concept through implementation, coordinating numerous internal functions and customer stakeholders while managing scope, timing, resources, risks, and deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and deep industry experience.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in sales, category management, or account management (with 3+ years specifically handling Large National Accounts or working within the Automotive/Automotive Aftermarket industry).
- Demonstrated experience with complex global logistics networks, inventory planning, warehouse fulfillment models, and product life-cycle management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel data modeling).
- Familiarity with modern CRM systems.
- Exposure to SAP/ERP order management environments.
- Proven track record of independently leading and delivering complex cross-functional projects in a commercial or operational environment, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives, coordinating diverse internal teams, and maintaining customer alignment from project initiation through successful implementation.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools used to establish project plans, track milestones, manage action items, monitor risks, and communicate project status.
- Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or MBA with a focus on General Management or Supply Chain.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
- Experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive sustainable, profitable sales growth for national accounts.
- Establish alignment across global supply chains.
- Position Bosch as the preferred technology and service partner.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading cross-functional teams without disciplinary authority.
- Resolve complex operational, pricing, and logistical challenges.
- Secure long-term strategic agreements.
- Lead multiple complex initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Coordinate internal functions and customer stakeholders.
- Manage scope, timing, resources, risks, and deliverables for initiatives.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Reimbursement of education expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
