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.

Job Description

Company Overview:

At Bose we are passionate about helping people reach their human potential so that they can feel more do more and be more. Were a company built on disruptive innovationhaving the courage to challenge the status quo an unwavering commitment to our customers and the fundamental belief that anything is 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 you join us youll 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 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 with a major Detroit-based OEM.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include managing our commercial relationships with automotive customers assuring customers that their business matters that you want to be responsive to them and you seek win-win outcomes
• Necessary skills include sales acumen creative thinking savvy negotiating integrity in price development diligent forecasting & planning attentive contract management and ability to provide product development support marketing support and factory delivery support.
• In this role you work as part of a cross-functional local team to maintain a substantial portfolio of existing business.
• Together with other members of the customer team you develop and execute an account strategy that brings profitable and sustainable growth.
• As part of the team you act as the voice of the customer within the organization and you represent the interests of Bose at the customer with courtesy respect and professionalism.
• You build strong and lasting relationships with key players in various departments across the customer account.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business or engineering; MBA is preferred but not a requirement
• At least 3-5 years experience in account management business development or product planning in the automotive industry interfacing with OEM customers
• Ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally; customer service mentality always looking for win-win solutions
• Responsive to the customer; able to work to deadlines both external and internal
• Experience in selling high-tech products is desirable; hardware or software; affinity for technology
• Willingness to partner closely and learn from Bose engineers to a level that instils confidence among customer engineering and purchasing personnel
• Results oriented and structured individual willing to take the initiative and provide internal leadership to the organization; dependable; knowledgeable to answer questions and give direction; able to engender confidence and elicit cooperation
• Strengths include excellent communication and negotiation skills problem solving and strategic thinking
• Occasional domestic travel

At Bose youre inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills experience education and location and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Troy Michigan is: $99700-$ hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs comprehensive health and welfare benefits a 401(k) plan plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent companydriven by purpose guided by our values and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences were creating whats nextpushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Lets Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOCs Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Poster is available here: Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Please include Application Accommodation Request in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.