Sales Account Manager
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The posting
Join our Innovative Team
Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Join the technology company that’s transforming the future of mobility today.
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has over 200,000 employees and operates 11 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 48 countries. Visit www.aptiv.com .
Major Accountabilities
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key accounts in the automotive industry.
- Understand client needs and objectives, and propose tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, issues, and escalations.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with internal teams to propose solutions.
- Forecast sales volumes, monitor performance against targets, and report on sales activities and outcomes.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with clients to ensure favorable outcomes for both parties.
- Ensure contracts are executed accurately and in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive activities, and opportunities for growth.
- Stay updated on industry developments, regulations, and technological advancements that may impact client accounts.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and operations, to align sales strategies with company objectives.
- Provide input to product development teams based on client feedback and market insights.
- Prepare regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and account performance for management review.
- Analyze sales data to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in automotive sales, account management, or related functions
- Experience in OEM/Tier 1 customer management preferred
- Knowledge of RFQ, quotation, pricing, and commercial negotiation processes
- Understanding of automotive product development and program lifecycle
- Strong customer relationship management and negotiation skills
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams
- Good command of English communication and presentation skills
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.
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Taken from Aptiv's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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About Aptiv
Connectors, cable assemblies and vehicle electronics for carmakers and their suppliers, Wind River software for mission-critical and edge systems, and robotics and drone technology, sold to automotive OEMs, Tier 1s, harness makers and telecom, industrial and defense customers.
Pay schedule: Salaried with variable pay on top: a 70/30 base-to-commission split for Wind River SDRs, an annual incentive plan for its sales operations staff, performance-based incentives in Adjacent Markets and bonus potential in the connector business, with health, dental, vision, a 401(k) and 12 paid holidays at Wind River in the US.
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