Senior Manager, Key Accounts

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Newington, CT, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads OEM and key account sales strategy, identifies and develops commercial opportunities, manages pipelines and negotiations, and builds strategic partnerships. Oversees and mentors regional key account managers, coordinates cross-functional customer support, manages business development budgets, develops account plans, improves lead processing through HubSpot, and supports marketing events and digital sales assets. Requires substantial sales experience, leadership experience, negotiation skills, and automotive industry knowledge preferred.
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Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Key Accounts will proactively identify, nurture, and facilitate the integration of new and established customer and market opportunities for XPEL Inc.'s Products and Services within OEM/Key Accounts. In addition, this role involves offering guidance, steering, and day-to-day management to XPEL's OEM Key Account Managers across the respective geography.

Core Duties

  • Build & lead a team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support while collaborating with others, including marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Seek and identify strategic opportunities for XPEL Products and Services in key markets focusing on OEMs, strategic partners, and Key Accounts.  
  • Cultivate and manage a pipeline of commercial opportunities, clients, and partners, while mapping out business positions for sustained growth.  Curate strategic relationships with prospects, partners, clients, and vendors.
  • Lead negotiations and facilitate the execution of contract deals to establish partnerships and secure new business.
  • Provide critical market and customer information to XPEL’s executive team, engineering, product development, training, sales, and customer service departments 
  • Represent the XPEL Brand with a high degree of polish and professionalism during customer-led functions, industry, and motorsports events.  
  • Aid with customer support by fostering cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions to XPEL clients and programs while addressing client concerns.  When needed, act as a liaison between the client and the organization.
  • Develop and manage budgets related to business development initiatives; ensure efficient allocation of resources to maximize return on investment.
  • Prepare a detailed review of the XPEL Key Accounts pipeline and develop a annual account plan for each 
  • Champion an internal review and overhaul of the sales lead processing from intake to dissemination within XPEL’s Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service departments; (HUBSPOT integration for Key Accounts)
  • In conjunction with XPEL Marketing and Event planning, create a annual MAR/COM (events) calendar.  
  • Create an industry-leading OEM / Key account digital asset catalog; photos, videos, customer testimonials, etc. in conjunction with an updated introductory slide deck
  • Support regional key account manager professional development
  • Renew connections to existing clients and contacts

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience of 10 years sales 
  • Minimum 8 years professional sales experience, preferably within the automotive industry with at least 1 in a leadership position
  • Strong people skills, negotiation skills and sales skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Make appropriate judgments, keeping customer service, safety, and time sensitivity a priority.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired Qualifications

  • Long cycle sales experience

XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of professional sales experience
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience
  • Strong people, negotiation, and sales skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to prioritize customer service, safety, and time sensitivity
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Long-cycle sales experience
  • Professional sales experience within the automotive industry

XPEL, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about XPEL, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by XPEL, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision plans are in place through established carriers, with additional coverage such as life insurance and short- and long‑term disability identified in plan filings. Carrier quality and the breadth of included protections indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching contributions is broadly available and highlighted as part of total rewards. Employer materials consistently reference matching contributions as a standard element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions are referenced as roughly three weeks of PTO for certain roles alongside a typical paid holiday schedule. These signals point to a competitive baseline for paid time away.

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The Company
HQ: San Antonio, TX
1,337 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

XPEL is a global provider of protective films, coatings, and related services for automotive, watercraft, home, and office applications. Its offerings include paint protection film, window tint, surface-protection film, ceramic coatings, and interior-preservation products. The company also supports customers through installation services, trained installers, technical assistance, and proprietary software designed to help deliver high-quality protection solutions for customers across multiple consumer and commercial settings worldwide.

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