Account Manager, Sales Support & Admin

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Plano-TX, El Paso-TX, or Canton-MI, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for an Account Manager to join our WCBD Sales team in Plano-TX, El Paso-TX, or Canton-MI.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

What you will be doing:

Lead commercial activities including, but not limited to: Pricing negotiations, agreement interpretation, commercial statement of work elements, and commercial metric tracking. Communicate program or functional changes between the customer and Yazaki that impact the relationship. Serve as central point of contact for commercial and strategic issues with customer (Buyer, program team, Finance, etc.).

• Define customer needs/wants/expectations and ensure customer requirements are communicated throughout the organization.
• Support Finance in Customer Purchasing-related collection issues.
• Support the execution of sales strategy (both long and short-term) to meet business unit objectives.
• Schedule regular Open Issues meetings with buyer and keep pulse on results of routine customer meetings, such as program team meetings, program finance meetings, change control, lean deployment, etc.
• Lead the presentation of timely and accurate customer quotations (RFQ submissions) and be accountable for the accuracy of quotes prior to submission to the customer and for the receipt of correct PO for existing business.
• Identify new business opportunities within the scope/charter of electrical distribution systems or vehicle information products with Sr. Sales Manager/Director as required.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent automotive experience
• 3-5 years of experience in account or program management for Tier 1 automotive supplier; Experience with EV’s highly desirable

What we can provide you:

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.