Account Manager Summary

Account Manager Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan. A manufacturer of electronic components for automotive and other applications is seeking to fill an Account Manager job vacancy in the Detroit area. Our automotive recruiters are seeking energetic, accomplished Account Manager in the Detroit area for this job. This job is a great opportunity for sales professionals seeking to build experience with innovative technology. This job offers competitive compensation and a good benefits package. 

Detroit Account Manager Overview:

The Detroit Account Manager will work with automotive manufacturers and suppliers to establish and build upon professional relationships. The job will require the Account manager to build an expertise with the company’s product line. The Account Manager will educate customers on the benefits of the company’s products. This job will involve a fair amount of travel.

Detroit Account Manager Job Opening

• The Detroit Account Manager will maintain and bolster professional relationships with assigned customers.
• Research prospective customer companies and other market opportunities introduce appropriate personnel to appropriate product lines.
• Expand sales with assigned accounts through educating them on other appropriate product lines.
• For this job, the Detroit Account Manager shall utilize active listening techniques to understand the customer needs and make persuasive sales pitches.
• Maintain a technical knowledge of all products, their applications, and the products offered by competitors, as well as the overall state of the market.
• Research, prepare, and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• The Detroit Account Manager will meet or surpass sales objectives, yearly and quarterly.
• Represent the company at at trade shows, conferences, and other events.
• Relay customer feedback to engineering and marketing teams.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers on technical support and other issues.
• The account manager will visit customer on site for product promotions and other purposes.

Account Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

• A four year degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, electrical, chemical, etc) from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an engineering or sales role for an automotive supplier.
• Knowledge of electronics/LED lighting/batteries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of self-motivation, self-starter.
• Great organizational skills.
• Proven ability to set and reach goals.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Technically oriented, able to speak about technical aspects of products.
• Good with computers—able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Able to travel up to and over 50%. 

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