International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group) is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim. Our product portfolio spans across automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners and overhead systems to automakers around the world. At IAC, it’s what’s inside that really drives us. We bring over 160 years of automotive expertise to the forefront in crafting beautiful interiors that help to differentiate vehicles in the marketplace. We believe our employees to be our greatest asset and excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our team.
About Key Account Manager (Automotive)
General Description:
- Responsible for financial performance improvement - more than one customer/project/program.
- Primary commercial interface between the Company and OEM (VW, BMW, DTNA)
- This role is responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, handling contract negotiations, and overseeing the profitability of specific accounts or product lines.
- Develops the company’s strategic plans to ensure the continued growth plans and profitability objectives.
- Execute strategic planning and the continuation of corporate development.
- Responsible for the analysis and recommendations related to emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, venture capital sources, internal business performance and business process improvement.
- Track and manage all commercial aspects of the account, including pricing, tooling, and piece price negotiations.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
- Serve as the main point of contact for program management, coordinating between internal teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing) and the customer.
- Manage engineering changes and secure necessary cost adjustments.
- Support new program launches to ensure deliverables meet customer timelines.
Education:
- BS/BA required
- MBA/MS preferred
Experience:
- Requires 5-8 years of experience as Account Manager
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven experience with automotive OEM purchasing processes and supply chain logistics.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis) and PowerPoint (executive presentations).
- Technical Understanding: Ability to understand manufacturing processes (stamping, casting, molding, etc.).
- Prefer experience directly with OEM’s
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Location: Toluca, Estado de México
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (BS/BA)
- 5-8 years of experience as an Account Manager
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with automotive OEM purchasing processes and supply chain logistics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for executive presentations
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, including stamping, casting, and molding
- Fluent written and spoken English
- MBA or MS degree
- Direct experience working with automotive OEMs
What We Do
International Automotive Components (IAC) is a leading global supplier that creates environments that move people with elegant design, bold ideas and precise execution. Headquartered in Luxembourg, IAC Group operates 50 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries. For more information, visit www.iacgroup.com
