Account Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 19, 2026.
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Job Description
Join our commercial team as an Account Manager for German OEM, supporting delivering high-quality customer and business solutions within our Seating division.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for all commercial and technical customer inquiries, including assessing product suitability and application together with the technical team.
- Support new business and project activities from the initial customer inquiry through to the start of series production.
- Manage administrative processes such as correspondence, coordination of samples, drawings, data sheets, supplier declarations, and other relevant documentation.
- Implement customer care measures to strengthen and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Prepare quotations and conduct individual price negotiations within the defined commercial framework.
- Support specialist departments in handling commercial aspects of complaints, including issuing credit notes and debits.
- Analyze sales and turnover reports to support business decisions.
- Prepare sales forecasts and budget data in alignment with the Key Account Manager.
- Work within international customer-specific portals, including preparation and evaluation of turnover and volume statistics.
- Solve complex issues using established business procedures and guidelines while collaborating with senior management when needed.
- Collaborate across departments, applying best practices and business insights to improve products, services, and internal processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in automotive sales, account management, or program management roles.
- Experience working in an international, cross-functional business environment.
- Fluent English with strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Flexibility to travel.
- Experience with the VW Group and German language proficiency are strong advantages.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours.
- 13th salary.
- In-house cafeteria / subsidized meals.
- Transportation allowance.
- Bonuses for anniversaries, weddings, and childbirth.
- Voluntary pension savings - 3rd pillar.
- MultiSport card.
- Free coffee, tea, and electrolyte drinks at the workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.