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Account Manager I
Yanfeng · Novi, Michigan, United States
In short
The Account Manager is responsible for managing customer commercial relationships, including pricing negotiations, contract management, and resolving commercial issues. They act as the primary point of contact for assigned products, ensuring customer requirements are met while optimizing financial performance.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering and have 5-9 years of experience in finance or sales, with at least 3 years in the automotive industry. The role requires the ability to travel to manufacturing sites and proficiency in commercial negotiation and account management.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Yanfeng role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
Customer Commercial Management (Develop pricing and commercial proposals and negotiate with customer. Be intimate with customer commercial requirements and develop proposals that meet customer requirements and create value for YFSS) Customer Relationship Management (Deliver customer’s information, solve customer’s problems, receive requests of information, deliver issues to related
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Main Responsibilities, Requirements, and Competencies
- Customer Commercial Management (Develop pricing and commercial proposals
- and negotiate with customer. Be intimate with customer commercial requirements
- and develop proposals that meet customer requirements and create value for YFSS)
- Customer Relationship Management (Deliver customer’s information, solve
- customer’s problems, receive requests of information, deliver issues to related
- department, provide solutions, proposals, and obtain feedback)
- Commercial Savings Planning / Negotiation - Current and Future year
- Payment Terms Negotiation and transition plan
- Visit Customers; gather information incl. business opportunities, volumes,
capacity, and financial status. Build strong relationship with customers
- Identify, pursue, and realize commercial opportunities that improve YFSS
financial performance.
- Collect 5-year business plan information from customer
- Fulfill customer requirements to address pricing and commercial needs that
- include creation of customers’ price breakdown forms, tooling price breakdown
- forms, and various requests for information needed to support commercial issues
- and claims.
- Secure PO and release to internal departments; May include population of
customers’ online quotation systems
- Negotiating of Engineering Changes (Phase 2 - 5)
- Prototype Part Quotation
- ED&D Negotiation / Purchase Order Receipt
- Create / Maintain Bump Chart/Maintain Directed Component Bump Chart
- Customer Price Breakdown Form Development / Maintenance / History
- Customer Commercial Open Issues (Purchasing, SCE, CIT, Tooling, Operations)
- Account Receivables Issue Resolution (Customer Escalations)
- Service Account Management (RFQ, supply chain, plant move, etc)
- Load Customer Portal
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees
- International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all
function-related IOS requirements.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all
function-related EHS requirements.
- Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product
Safety requirements.
- Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance
requirements
- Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT /
Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime
as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers,
suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to
- designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for
- assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
- Area of Study: Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business,
- Engineering, or equivalent work experience;
Master Degree preferred
- Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience with combined Finance Management and/or Sales
- 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
- Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including
- industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or
- working in confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- Experience in Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Technical
Engineering/Program Management, or Technical Sales Representative preferred
- OEM RFQ Portals
- Vehicle forecast databases
- Piece price breakdowns
- Project Management software
- Advanced Excel/PowerPoint
Physical Ability Requirements
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
Movement (Walking)
Frequently
Carry Weight (Lifting up to XX lbs)
- Occasionally
- Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly
- Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly
Language Required and Preferred
- Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
- Preferred: Japanese / Chinese / Korean
Work Environment
- Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
- Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature
- controlled.
- May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting
- locations.
- Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person
Our Investment in You
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits from day one
- Competitive 401k Match
- Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Discount Program
- Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive
- suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global
- team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to
- diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history
- and a bright future.
- In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience
- through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors,
- seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936,
- Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the
- business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and
- approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
- Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future
- of mobility, together.
ABOUT THE TEAM
- Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like
- development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our
- industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent.
- Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our
- comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and
- professional growth as a part of our global team!
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