Account Manager

The Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive OE and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology and packaging equipment. Bosch aims to enhance quality of life with solutions that are both innovative and beneficial.

Join a team that combines state of the art technology with sustainable growth and a proven track record of performance while offering a strong culture of work, life balance. Invented for life and improving people's lives every day...

We are Bosch!

As an Account Manager, you will be accountable for development, growth, and implementation of sales strategy and effective account management for OEM customers.  Focus will be placed on growth of existing specialty service tool programs along with business development activities. This includes identifying complex customer solutions, and assisting Sales leadership with the preparation and presentation of these solutions. This position is responsible for strengthening customer relationships and increasing customer satisfaction.

Support of these customers requires technical aptitude and an interest in the Automotive industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Regularly visit customers and develop positive relationships with key contacts at account site(s).
• Network within customer organization to create awareness of total Bosch Service Solutions’ capabilities and resources.  Anticipate customer needs, conduct research, and offer creative solutions.
• Prepare and present customer proposals to decision-makers and other approval committees. 
• Work closely with Bosch Engineering and Product Area Teams and Regional Sales Managers to turn customer requirements into solutions.
• Act as voice of customer within Bosch to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Monitor program status to ensure Bosch and Customer milestones are met.
• Assist in tech suites, trade shows, and other product and capabilities presentations.
• Champion selected marketing initiatives with OEM customer.
• Support leadership with Revenue, Margin, and Forecasting for specific account group or business unit within assigned OEM business team.
• Develop customer-specific programs to prevent excess and obsolete inventory.

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Business, Marketing, Engineering or Automotive Technology) or equivalent relevant experience required.
• 5 or more years of related work experience.
• Effective communicator using written, verbal, listening and presentation with the ability to tailor approach to audience
• Good initiative and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to understand automotive technical/ service knowledge
• Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, collaborative, complex team environment
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to multi-task to effectively handle numerous projects, initiatives and issues.
• Proficient in MS Office. Experience with Salesforce a plus – not required.

Additional information

This position is for U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.