Req ID 87309 | GA Home Office - Lafayette, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
Job Description
About the team:
The Aftermarket Account Manager – will be responsible for maintaining ZF, formerly WABCO and TRW, as a preferred and reliable partner by managing all dimensions for assigned Aftermarket region/accounts. The focus is on continuously improving customer satisfaction and further enhancing the customer/supplier relationship through translation of the voice of the customer into the right customer strategy and serving as the central conduit for all customer related activities.
This is a remote position that will oversee the following territories: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Preferred state of residence: Georgia
What you can look forward to as an Account Manager:
- Lead the request for quotation process for all customer requests.
- Execute sales growth strategies.
- Ensure the organization is responsive to customer needs, expectations and requests and communicate these throughout our organization.
- Strengthen the account team fulfilling all internal and external expectations.
- Maintain product development strategies in the Business Units to fulfill customer and market needs.
- Initiate and implement campaigns, projects, and customer events as required.
- Support all negotiations with the customers, including contracts and promotional programs.
- Deliver premium service levels across the value chain from product development, through manufacturing, to delivery.
Your profile as an Account Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- 6+ years of experience in technical/sales background, preferably in the heavy truck industry, automotive market, or aftermarket sales
- Commercial vehicle experience is highly preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Outlook and Teams; Strong Excel skills required
- Deep commercial understanding of the assigned region and/or customers
- Excellent presentation skills and strong negotiation/relationship management skills
- *Must have the ability to travel up to 50% - 75% of the time
Why you should choose ZF:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Aftermarket Account Manager - South East and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
