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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Position Overview
The Account Manager - GM owns strategic customer relationships and profitable growth for the Mechatronics and Mirrors product groups. This role serves as the commercial lead for key accounts across the United States and coordinates closely with global counterparts to support customers headquartered in North America and Europe. The Account Manager- GM drives new business acquisitions and change management, leads pricing and commercial negotiations, and ensures alignment to Magna strategy while operating in compliance with regional commercial practices and applicable federal and state regulations.
General
Lead quoting strategy and commercial negotiations for new business awards and major changes to existing business.
Partner with plant sales teams on day-to-day customer support while maintaining pricing discipline, commercial terms, and payment conditions.
Build and maintain the sales pipeline in the Sales Database and provide timely updates to Group Office and leadership per established cadence and guidelines.
Coordinate cross-functional customer activity (Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Operations) to deliver a consistent OEM-facing message and execution aligned to Magna strategy.
Develop and execute account plans and growth strategies for assigned customers, including U.S. and European OEMs and their buying organizations.
Provide commercial input to leadership for key business decisions, customer strategy, and portfolio planning.
Contribute market and customer intelligence (competitive landscape, sourcing trends, RFQ timing) and support global coordination for customers with both North American and European footprints.
Ensure all commercial activities follow company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regional regulations.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the customer and the business.
Model Magna's Employee Charter and Operational Principles, and maintain strong ethics, EHS, and compliance standards.
Financial Responsibility
Own pricing input in the Quote Capital system in collaboration with plant General Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support financial objectives such as annual price adjustments, raw material pass-throughs/adjustments, and timely resolution of claims and commercial issues.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations.
Maintain compliance with established quality and housekeeping standards.
Respond promptly to hazards, defects, or non-compliance issues.
Participate in mandatory compliance training (e.g., anti-harassment, workplace safety).
Understand and uphold policies prohibiting workplace violence and harassment.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field (or equivalent U.S. education/experience).
3-5 years of experience in automotive sales, commercial program support, or key account management, ideally with U.S. and European OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers supporting those customers.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand technical content and translate it into customer value.
Working knowledge of OEM sourcing, RFQ/quote processes, and automotive market dynamics across North America and Europe.
Strong analytical and financial aptitude; comfortable with pricing models, margins, and cost drivers.
Clear, persuasive communicator with strong stakeholder management and the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Troy, Michigan
Industry
Automotive and Parts Mfg
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1957
Website
http://www.magna.com/
About Company
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automotive Industryunmatched
Automotive Salesunmatched
Automotive Technologyunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Cadenceunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
Partner Salesunmatched
Persuasion Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Pipelineunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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