Senior Account Manager

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Account Manager on our team, you’ll gain proven world-class experience in managing account objectives, strategies and problem solving. A strong focus on customer satisfaction, sense of urgency and bias for action are unwavering requirements for this role. Ideal candidate will bring to the organization commercial excellence, market intelligence, problem solving and best in class focus on building and maintaining customer relationships.

The preferred candidate must possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills with a strong aptitude for customer intimacy, and the capability to operate autonomously—taking ownership, exercising sound judgment, and solving problems in dynamic, ambiguous environments

The candidates ability to learn, apply and problem solve will increase effectiveness in this role.

In your daily job you will:

• Lead account growth while managing the customer relationships and voice of the customer.
• Work with the tier team and develop customer strategies focused on high‑ and low‑voltage connectors, headers, and terminals, as well as high‑performance interconnect solutions including HSCA and SRS assemblies. Drive detailed, differentiated value propositions to maximize bookings, revenue, and profitability while achieving Aptiv metrics and strategic objectives.
• Partner and build relationships with your assigned customer
• Lead resolution of customer commercial disputes (recognized as Aptiv’s customer lead).
• Establish proactive communication and relationship that promotes confidence and trust.
• Ensure customer demands are managed through the appropriate internal processes such that all responses are made timely, within and consistent with our commercial policy.
• Create and drive deployment of strategic plan for customer through the operation of customer team and interaction with all relevant functions. Regularly report on strategic goal progress and act to correct deviation/shortfall.
• Identify business development opportunities.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of sales experience leading cross‑functional programs and initiatives in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering
• Connection, device and electrical systems experience
• Account Management Experience with Stellantis
• Multi-tasker with proven capability of strong work ethic
• Experience in leading a global sales team in manufacturing or technology industry
• Track record in managing complex commercial discussions (auctions, disputes etc.)
• Track record in establishing global customer strategies and increasing revenue/growth

NICE TO HAVE’S

• 5+ years of sales experience, leading cross‑functional programs and initiatives.
• Previous automotive system experience
• Sales and / or engineering background

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation And Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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