German OEM KAM
$130kFull-time
Thornley Corporate Solutions
Key Account Manager – German OEMs
Location: Auburn Hills, MI on site
Comp: Base $130,000 + 15% annual bonus
A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Key Account Manager to take ownership of major German OEM programs in North America. You will own and develop relationships with key German customers, acting as the primary commercial interface and driving profitable sales growth.
What you'll do
- Manage and grow key accounts with leading German OEMs (e.g. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW Group, Volvo, etc.)
- Serve as primary commercial contact for assigned OEM customers in North America
- Lead RFQ / quotation activities and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, tooling, engineering changes, etc.)
- Drive sales growth and margin improvement across assigned business
- Coordinate closely with internal teams (engineering, program management, operations, finance) to support launches and ongoing business
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity across your assigned OEMs
- Contribute to long-term account strategy, planning, and budgeting
What we're looking for
- 5–7 + years' experience in key account management / sales with German automotive OEMs
- Proven experience supporting German premium or volume OEMs (any of: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW Group, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, etc.)
- Solid commercial skills: RFQs, negotiations, long-term agreements, cost reduction activities
- Comfortable working with OEM purchasing, engineering and program teams
- Strong analytical and numerical skills; able to understand cost structures and margin impact
- Self-driven, able to manage complex customer demands and internal stakeholders
- German language skills are a plus but not required
Work setup
- Auburn Hills–area office-based role
Compensation
- Base salary in the $130,000 range (depending on experience)
- Target bonus around 15% of base salary
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