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Key Account Manager

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Vernon Hills, ILJob$103–130K/yrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$103–130K/yr
Location
Vernon Hills, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ZF is hiring a Key Account Manager. The Key Account Manager will be responsible for penetrating new customer accounts through various sales strategies, maintaining customer satisfaction, and resolving discrepancies related to accounts receivable. This role also involves providing input for sales forecasts and budgets, offering market intelligence, and coordinating new account setup and order processing. The manager will also represent ZF at trade shows.

Key focus areas include Penetrate new customer accounts through cold calling, market analysis and networking, Maintain Customer contact internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction and problem solve as necessary, and Monitors status of accounts receivable for assigned region and work act as liaison between finance and customers to resolve discrepancies.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years Sales Experience. Important skills include Microsoft Suite, Presentation, Communication, and Organizational Skills. Preferred (not required): Cold Calling, Market Analysis, Networking, and Customer Contact.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft SuitePresentationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCold CallingMarket AnalysisNetworkingCustomer ContactProblem SolvingSales ForecastBudgetMarket IntelligencePricingMarket ShareAftermarket TrendsERP SystemAutomotive Aftermarket Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Sales Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Key Account Manager

Country/Region: US

Location:

Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061

Req ID 85130 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC

What you can look forward to as a Key Account Manager:

  • Penetrate new customer accounts through cold calling, market analysis and networking.

  • Maintain Customer contact internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction and problem solve as necessary.

  • Monitors status of accounts receivable for assigned region and work act as liaison between finance and customers to resolve discrepancies.

  • Provide input to sales forecast and budget. Provide market intelligence to Business Unit Manager for pricing, market share, and aftermarket trends to maintain competitive market position.

  • Responsible for coordinating all new account set up information into the ERP system and customer order processing through the inside sales team utilizing ERP system.

  • Represent ZF at trade shows and related industry functions as needed.

Your profile as a Key Account Manager:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 5+ years of Sales experience required.

  • Intermediate to Expert in Microsoft suite.

  • Effective presentation, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.

  • Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $103,000 - $129,800 Annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

  • Annual Incentive Plan

  • Paid time off

  • 401k Plan

  • Health Care Benefits

  • Paid Holidays

  • A supportive collaborative team environment

  • A strong diverse culture

  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

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

Contact

Hannah Cline

+7 34 855 2922

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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