Support and develop customer accounts for Japan-based OEM customers for ZF LIFETEC’s Passive Safety product portfolio including Airbags, Seat Belts, and Steering Wheels.
The role is responsible for driving day-to-day customer activities, RFQ coordination, quotation preparation, and commercial execution in alignment with account strategies.
- Manage customer-related commercial activities throughout all sales development phases from RFQ to serial production
- Support business acquisition activities and account development for assigned customers
- Coordinate customer quotations with internal departments including engineering, finance, operations, and product lines
- Support customer negotiations for pricing, delivery, commercial conditions, and program changes
- Drive execution of customer action items and internal follow-up activities
- Support development of sales presentations and customer proposals
- Maintain customer relationship and ensure timely communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Support account profitability and sales performance activities
- Coordinate prototype activities including quotation, delivery tracking, and customer communication when required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of sales or account management experience within the automotive industry (T1 suppiler)
- Experience working with Japanese OEM customers preferred
- Strong communication, coordination, and execution skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and drive actions in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on mindset with strong ownership and follow-up capability
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural organization
- Business-level English and Japanese communication skills required
Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Account Manager and apply now!
Contact
Ni Zhao
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