Now Hiring - U.S. Farathane - Sales Account Manager - Ford in Auburn Hills, MI

Full description of the position

Are you a driven automotive sales professional with deep experience supporting Ford? This is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility, growth- focused role where your ability to build relationships, drive strategy, and deliver results will directly impact business success. US Farathane is seeking a results-driven Sales Account Manager to support and grow our Ford Business Unit , helping to expand business opportunities and strengthen our position as a trusted supplier. If you are motivated by achieving results, developing relationships, and identifying growth opportunities in a fast-paced automotive environment, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

As the Sales Account Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Ford account, driving business growth, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

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• Act as the lead point of contact for Ford customer accounts, ensuring strong, responsive communication.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding existing business and identifying new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with Ford stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with growth objectives.
• Manage sales forecasting and key account metrics, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver results.
• Lead efforts to close commercial issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Help identify new opportunities through a targeted growth approach.
• Champion new technologies and innovation opportunities with the customer.
• Support annual piece price adjustments where applicable.
• Contribute to VA/VE initiatives and leverage internal engineering resources.
• Track and manage opportunity pipelines using structured growth frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of OEM expectations and supplier performance criteria.

What You Bring

Qualifications

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• 5+ years of automotive account management or sales experience, with direct Ford customer exposure
• Strong understanding of the Ford customer landscape and expectations
• Proven ability to drive growth, manage complex accounts, and influence outcomes
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing preferred

Compensation

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Benefits

• US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Benefits

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more! About US Farathane US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilitiesfrom black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologiesproviding our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support. Additional Information
• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans. Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person