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Lear

Supplies automotive seating and electronic systems.

Key Account Manager

Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCoventry, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experienced automotive Tier 1 account manager, ideally with a background in complex, high-value commodities; trimmed assemblies or interiors experience is a plus.
  • Highly developed commercial acumen and willingness to take the lead and make decisions.
  • Experience tracking price changes and maintaining accurate records of changes, including margin impacts.
  • Advanced proficiency in English.
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time across EMEA and the US.

Responsibilities

  • Own the commercial aspects of complete seat programs and negotiate series projects and customer contracts from buyer through senior-management level.
  • Liaise with internal sales and program-management teams to ensure alignment.
  • Work with the costing team to ensure timely and accurate quotations.
  • Manage customer relationships with original equipment manufacturer buyers, purchase managers, lead engineers, module leaders, piece-cost engineers, and vendor-tooling-cost engineers.
  • Negotiate and close commercial issues in a timely manner.
  • Manage sales accounts with profit-and-loss responsibility, cost and pricing management, and profitability ownership from project inception through start of production.
  • Deliver programs against committed financial metrics.
  • Maintain internal reporting.
  • Support business-case approvals.
  • Report program commercial status to senior leaders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in complex, high-value commodities.
  • Experience with trimmed assemblies or interiors.

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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