Account Manager - Automotive

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

Company Overview:

At Bose, we are passionate about helping people reach their fullest human potential so that they can feel more, do more, and be more. We're a company built on disruptive innovation-having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you'll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee can build their own success and contribute to ours. It's an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.

We are currently looking for an Account Manager in our Automotive Systems Division to support business in North America and Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include managing our commercial relationships with automotive customers. This includes pricing, commercial negotiations, forecasting & planning, contract management, product development support, marketing support, customer relationship management, and factory delivery support.
• In this role, you work as part of a cross-functional international team to maintain a substantial portfolio of existing businesses as well as identify, pursue, and win new business development opportunities.
• Together with the team located in Asia, USA, and Europe you develop and execute an account strategy that brings profitable and sustaining growth.
• As part of the team, you act as the voice of the customer within the organization and represent the interests of Bose at the customer.
• You build strong and lasting relationships with key players in various departments across the customer account.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, communications, or logistics; MBA is a plus.
• Require 4 years or more experience in automotive industry account management, business development, purchasing, or quality management.
• Prefer experience with Korean car makers and some Korean language capability is a plus.
• Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally.
• Experience in selling high-tech products; hardware or software.
• Results oriented and independent individual that enjoys working in an international team.
• Strengths include excellent communication and negotiation skills, problem solving and strategic thinking.
• Affinity for technology.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Bose, you''re inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Troy, Michigan is: $115,400-$158,675.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.

In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.