Senior Account Manager Automotive
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Job Location:
Pawtucket, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Teknor Apex
Teknor Apex founded in 1924 is a privately held global custom compounder with operations across North America Europe and Asia. The company partners with manufacturers to develop custom polymer solutions and is guided by seven core values: integrity partnership sustainability innovation accountability safety and respect.
Position Summary
The Senior Account Manager Automotive is responsible for driving profitable growth of Teknor Apexs EP&E product portfolio (TPE TPV and ETP) within the automotive market segment. This role manages an assigned territory and customer base while identifying developing and winning new business with automotive OEMs processors contract manufacturers and strategic partners.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of complex sales cycles automotive commercialization timelines and the technical quality and regulatory requirements that influence purchasing decisions. Success in this role requires the ability to drive material specifications at OEMs and Tier suppliers while building and sustaining relationships with processors across key application areas including sealing systems under-the-hood components interiors and suspension systems.
This position collaborates cross-functionally with Marketing Technology Operations and Finance to deliver value-driven solutions and achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and grow business within assigned accounts and territory including key customer and specification relationships.
- Develop and maintain strong multi-level relationships across customer organizations including procurement engineering manufacturing commercial and executive stakeholders.
- Identify develop and commercialize new business opportunities with both existing and prospective customers.
- Drive specification positioning with OEMs and Tier suppliers to support long-term growth.
- Build and execute strategic Key Account and Prospect Plans including clear tactical actions to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver customer-focused solutions and successful commercialization outcomes.
- Analyze pricing strategies and ensure alignment with profitability objectives in partnership with management.
- Translate customer performance and processing requirements into value-based material recommendations and compelling commercial proposals.
- Gather and communicate competitive intelligence including market trends pricing dynamics product developments and regulatory changes.
- Represent Teknor Apex at trade shows industry events customer meetings and internal sales forums.
- Prepare and deliver effective sales and technical presentations that differentiate Teknor Apex solutions and advance opportunities.
- Support management in strategic business reviews product line reviews and contract development for key accounts.
- Mentor and support the development of other commercial team members as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing New Business Development and Technology teams to support global initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of successful B2B sales experience with a demonstrated track record of profitable growth in plastics chemicals or related industries.
- Proven success managing complex accounts and navigating long sales cycles.
- Strong knowledge of the automotive market including development processes and applications.
- Understanding of polymer compounding extrusion and injection molding is preferred.
- Ability to deliver technical product guidance and apply value-based selling methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; additional language skills are a plus.
- Highly self-motivated with strong accountability and time management skills.
- Demonstrated strength in planning forecasting budgeting account strategy and pipeline management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel) and CRM/account management tools.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required; technical degree (engineering chemistry polymer/materials science or related field) preferred.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory; valid drivers license required.
Success Profile
- Customer-focused with high integrity and trustworthiness
- Technically curious with a desire to deeply understand applications
- Collaborative and effective across cross-functional teams
- Resilient persistent and results-driven
- Strong listener with clear and confident communication skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to build lasting relationships internally and externally
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA FMLA and applicable regulations
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone and virtual platforms
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local laws. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Teknor Apex delivers custom compounds with a customer-centric approach. Our unbridled passion for technology allows us to deliver customized solutions, no matter how specific your need is.
