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Account Manager

ZF • Duncan, SC • 1d ago

Account Manager

Country/Region: US

Location:

Duncan, SC, US

Req ID 82339 | Duncan, United States ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, LLC

About the Team

The Account Management team at ZF Foxconn supports BMW and other business lines globally, with team members based in Germany and the UK. This position will work closely with international colleagues, as well as many cross-functional teams including project management, logistics, controlling and more. The team is collaborative and customer-driven, focusing on acquisition programs, relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.

What you can look forward to as an Account Manager

Supervise all regional acquisition programs for the BU as released by the BU Management Team in coordination with the VP of the region & the KAM.

Provide first contact to the customer as customer advisory support and perform complaint management for the region/country. Initiate, establish & maintain customer relations and realize periodical review meetings / sales calls.

Support strategic & commercial evaluation of new projects and programs for the region/country. Participate in implementing the market / customer strategy into Business Plans and performance measurement system.

Calculate, prepare, and control biddings for region/country and re-negotiate terms of contract & prices for the specific project/ customer on a plant level in accordance with KAM. Coordinate contract management within customer key account and relevant ZF functions.

Provide support for the forecast / long-term planning, keep the market forecast up-to-date and control the project and cost plan.

Support project team with all commercial / technical / quality topics, including change management, tool orders, purchase orders, etc.

Collect, negotiate, and forward change requests from the customer & collect change orders.

Develop and prepare proposals for customer use of ZF products. Coordinate all commercial topics with the customer's purchasing department considering KPI-set.

Your Profile as an Account Manager

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

6-8+ years of related professional experience (strongly preferred in automotive)

Profound product know-how, strong communication & negotiation skills

Strong assertiveness and entrepreneurial thinking

Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally

German and/or Spanish language skills a Plus

Why you should choose ZF in Duncan?

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A supportive collaborative team environment

A strong diversity culture

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including-but not limited to-being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Account Manager and apply now!

Contact

Kyle Nader

+1 734 855 2753

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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