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US Farathane
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Sales Account Manager - GM
US Farathane · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
In short
Manage US Farathane’s commercial relationship with General Motors, developing growth plans, pursuing new automotive interior opportunities, and achieving sales and revenue targets. Lead customer negotiations, support cost-saving initiatives, track account performance, and collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations teams to deliver solutions.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must have at least three years of automotive account management, sales, or commercial experience, including direct experience managing GM business and supporting automotive interiors, plastic components, or related systems. Strong business development, customer relationship, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are required; a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience with plastics manufacturing, automotive launches, sourcing, and OEM supplier evaluations are preferred.
About US Farathane
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Questions about this role
- Is this US Farathane role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Are you passionate about building customer relationships, driving growth, and influencing the next generation of vehicle interiors? At US Farathane, we're looking for a dynamic Account Manager to join our GM Business Unit and help shape the future of automotive interior systems and components. This role will partner directly with General Motors to identify new opportunities, grow strategic programs, and drive profitable business expansion. Candidates must have prior experience managing GM accounts and a strong understanding of the automotive industry.
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Are you passionate about building customer relationships, driving growth, and influencing the next generation of vehicle interiors? At US Farathane, we're looking for a dynamic Account Manager to join our GM Business Unit and help shape the future of automotive interior systems and components. This role will partner directly with General Motors to identify new opportunities, grow strategic programs, and drive profitable business expansion. Candidates must have prior experience managing GM accounts and a strong understanding of the automotive industry.
Why Join US Farathane?
At US Farathane, you'll work alongside industry-leading engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deliver innovative interior solutions for some of the most recognized vehicles on the road. This is a highly visible role with opportunities to influence customer strategy, launch winning programs, and make a measurable impact on our continued growth.
What You'll Do – Key Responsibilities
As the key commercial contact for GM interiors programs, you will:
- Develop and execute strategic growth plans to expand US Farathane's interiors business within General Motors.
- Serve as the primary liaison for customer commercial activities, strengthening relationships and ensuring exceptional responsiveness.
- Identify and pursue new interior business opportunities, including trim, functional, and appearance-related plastic components.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Advanced Engineering teams to position innovative technologies and value-added solutions.
- Lead commercial discussions and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Drive achievement of sales and revenue targets while maintaining forecast accuracy.
- Track and manage key account metrics, business opportunities, and growth initiatives.
- Support VA/VE activities and identify cost-saving opportunities that create value for both GM and US Farathane.
- Manage annual commercial negotiations, including pricing and piece-price reduction discussions when applicable.
- Maintain awareness of upcoming vehicle programs, sourcing plans, and strategic customer initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of automotive account management, sales, or commercial experience.
- Direct experience managing General Motors (GM) business.
- Experience supporting automotive interiors, plastic components, or related vehicle systems.
- Strong business development and customer relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in plastic injection molding or automotive plastics manufacturing.
- Knowledge of automotive launch processes, sourcing cycles, and commercial negotiations.
- Understanding of how automotive suppliers are measured and evaluated by OEMs.
What Success Looks Like
You are a strategic thinker who enjoys turning customer relationships into long-term growth opportunities. You understand GM's culture, sourcing process, and expectations, and you can effectively connect customer needs with US Farathane's innovative interior product capabilities. Most importantly, you thrive on winning business, solving challenges, and delivering results.
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.
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!
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.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to leverage your GM experience and help drive the future of automotive interiors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's driving innovation throughout the automotive industry.
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