Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
The Jr. Account Manager will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our customers. The incumbent will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with your portfolio of assigned customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders. Also, will liaise between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs.
Core Competencies
- Mathematics
- Communication
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your customers
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
- Forecast and track key account metrics
- Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with sales teams to ensure growth attainment
- Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed
Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent
- Proven account management or other relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Skills Required
- BA/BS degree or equivalent
- Proven account management or other relevant experience
- Ability to communicate, present, and influence effectively at all organizational levels, including executives
- Experience delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.
