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Lear

Supplies automotive seating and electronic systems.

Key Account Manager - Electronics

Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Commercial acumen and interest in commercial roles with original equipment manufacturers or Tier 1 suppliers within automotive electronics or electrical systems.
  • Strong customer relationship management skills.
  • A solid understanding of costing, quotations, and commercial metrics, including CMI, price pass-through, and recovery actions.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and a second European language, and the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial interactions with assigned original equipment manufacturers, including quotations, negotiations, pricing, contracts, and recovery actions.
  • Analyze market and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and expand the electronics product portfolio.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships, ensuring alignment on requirements, timing, and commercial expectations.
  • Support acquisition activities, including project selection, cost breakdowns, quotation preparation, and commercial follow-up.
  • Coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Plants, Finance, and Quality to ensure customer-specific requirements are met.
  • Monitor commercial performance, including premiums, price pass-through, and overdue payments, and implement recovery strategies.
  • Support the escalation and resolution of quality or performance issues by coordinating technical responses with internal teams.
  • Contribute to revenue forecasting, ramp-up and phase-out planning, and management of Opportunities & Awards.
  • Manage tooling-related commercial topics, including amortization and original equipment manufacturer approvals.

About the Company

Lear

Supplies automotive seating and electronic systems.

Lear Corporation provides automotive seating and electronic systems. It designs, manufactures, and supplies high-quality seating options and integrated E-Systems software to automotive manufacturers worldwide. How it works: its seating solutions include advanced ergonomics and premium materials (Leather from Eagle Ottawa, textiles from Guilford), while E-Systems involve software that enhances vehicle functionality. The company operates through a global manufacturing network across 39 countries, emphasizing operational excellence, sustainability, and scalable supply. How it differs: it combines seating expertise with electronic systems, supported by a global footprint, strong supplier relationships, and a focus on sustainable practices. Its goal: to redefine mobility by delivering reliable, comfortable, and connected in-vehicle experiences through sustainable technology.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Southfield, MI
Founded
1917

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