Account Manager - Ford

US Farathane

Auburn Hills, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Management, Automotive Sales, Black Box Testing, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Extrusion, Manufacturing, Marketing, Metrics, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Plastic Injection Molding, Plastics Manufacturing, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Planning, Vehicle Driving, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Auburn Hills, Michigan
POSTED
9 days ago
Are you a driven automotive sales professional with deep experience supporting Ford? This is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility, growth-focused role where your ability to build relationships, drive strategy, and deliver results will directly impact business success.
 
US Farathane is seeking a results-driven Sales Account Manager to support and grow our Ford Business Unit, helping to expand business opportunities and strengthen our position as a trusted supplier. If you are motivated by achieving results, developing relationships, and identifying growth opportunities in a fast-paced automotive environment, this role is for you.
 
What You’ll Do
As the Sales Account Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Ford account, driving business growth, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the lead point of contact for Ford customer accounts, ensuring strong, responsive communication.
  • Drive revenue growth by expanding existing business and identifying new opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with Ford stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with growth objectives.
  • Manage sales forecasting and key account metrics, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver results.
  • Lead efforts to close commercial issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Help identify new opportunities through a targeted growth approach.
  • Champion new technologies and innovation opportunities with the customer.
  • Support annual piece price adjustments where applicable.
  • Contribute to VA/VE initiatives and leverage internal engineering resources.
  • Track and manage opportunity pipelines using structured growth frameworks.
  • Maintain awareness of OEM expectations and supplier performance criteria.
 
What You Bring
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of automotive account management or sales experience, with direct Ford customer exposure
  • Strong understanding of the Ford customer landscape and expectations
  • Proven ability to drive growth, manage complex accounts, and influence outcomes
  • Highly effective communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
  • Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing preferred
 
Compensation & Benefits
US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
 
About US Farathane
US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions.
We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.
 
 
Additional Information
  • Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
  • US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.
 
Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane.

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