Account Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a commercially minded Account Manager to join our Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) team in Plzeň. This is a first-level sales/account management role, operating as an individual contributor within a small, international team.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day commercial activities across the Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) business as an individual contributor within a small, agile team.
- Lead negotiation and closure of commercial agreements (customer & supplier-facing where relevant)
- Act as the key interface between plant operations and external customers
- Support new business pursuits and RFQ activities within TCS
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders
- Own assigned sales accounts and contribute to program P&L performance
- Drive margin improvement and cost recovery actions
- Negotiate and manage engineering change requests
- Maintain internal reporting (LRP, APR, plant improvement plans, ProFile, etc.)
- Support PAR/PFA approvals and internal governance processes
- Contribute to excess and obsolete material handling
- Manage commercial aspects of supply or capacity constraints
Education Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Business, or similar field
Experience Requirements
Must Have
- Automotive experience (or similar manufacturing industries such as rail or aerospace)
- Proven commercial exposure (sales, account management, or purchasing)
- Demonstrated experience in negotiations (customer and/or supplier-facing)
- Strong business acumen and willingness to build product and industry knowledge
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Nice To Have
- Experience in automotive interiors, seating, or related components
- Exposure to program financials / P&L
- Experience working in cross-functional, international teams
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