Account Executive - Automotive Sales
11 days ago
Troy
Job Description At Empire Electronics, we are powering the future of mobility by delivering world class wire harnesses, PCB assemblies, and exterior lighting solutions to leading Tier 1 customers. We are looking for a driven, curious, and people focused Account Executive to join our sales team. This is not just a desk job. Our Account Executives are out in the field every day, building relationships, finding new opportunities, and closing business while managing key accounts. If you thrive in fast moving environments, enjoy connecting with people, and want to make an impact in the automotive industry, this role is for you. What You Will Do Build Relationships That Matter • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 customers and decision makers, • Serve as the primary connection between customers and our engineering, quoting, and operations teams, • Manage and expand existing accounts while seeking new business opportunities, • Deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and pricing strategies, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms that support company objectives, • Work closely with internal teams including program management, engineering, procurement, and production to ensure we deliver on time and with quality, • Monitor forecasts, inventory needs, and demand planning with customers, • Keep informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and new technology in wire harnessing, PCB assembly, and lighting, • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is a plus, but not required, • Three to five years in account management, sales, or business development in automotive, electronics, or manufacturing, • Knowledge of wire harnesses, PCB assembly, or lighting technologies is a strong plus, • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship building skills, • Ability to understand technical drawings and processes and translate them into customer value, • Organized, detail oriented, and self driven, • Willingness to travel, about fifty to seventy five percent local and about twenty five percent international, • Be part of a growing global company that partners with some of the biggest names in automotive, • Work on programs that shape the future of vehicle technology, • Competitive salary, performance based incentives, and opportunities for career growth, • A culture built on teamwork, innovation, and customer focus, • Build relationships while enjoying the perks of entertaining customers in Detroit, one of the most concentrated sports areas in the country. From games to events, it is all part of creating meaningful connections, • Travel opportunities across the United States and internationally, making your work both impactful and excitingCompany DescriptionEmpire Electronics, Inc. is the leading North American Automotive Supplier of Exterior Lighting Harnesses, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, and Components. We collaborate with OEMs and leading automotive suppliers to design, develop and manufacture a full range of products, such as printed circuit board assemblies, sockets, connectors, and plastic-injection molded components for the automotive market. We are leaders in producing high-volume, error-free wiring harnesses, sockets, connectors and other injection-molded components. Empire Electronics is a vertically-integrated company, which allows us to provide customers the most competitively-priced products in the industry. Mission Since 1981, we have developed a vertically integrated supply chain aimed at satisfying our customers’ needs. Thanks to our engineering, manufacturing, and testing capabilities, we have reduced cost and increased quality all in the effort to bring our customers components – from design through validation – as rapidly as possible. At Empire, we stringently adhere to our customers’ specifications and make sure all of their requirements are fulfilled. Vision At Empire, we aspire to become the best automotive Tier 2 supplier in the world. By consistently exceeding industry standards in terms of quality and costs and being environmentally conscious, we aim to surpass our customers’ expectations with our products and services. Through our highly skilled management team and dedicated workforce, we strive to lead and innovate our way to furtherEmpire Electronics, Inc. is the leading North American Automotive Supplier of Exterior Lighting Harnesses, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, and Components. We collaborate with OEMs and leading automotive suppliers to design, develop and manufacture a full range of products, such as printed circuit board assemblies, sockets, connectors, and plastic-injection molded components for the automotive market. We are leaders in producing high-volume, error-free wiring harnesses, sockets, connectors and other injection-molded components. Empire Electronics is a vertically-integrated company, which allows us to provide customers the most competitively-priced products in the industry. \r\n\r\nMission\r\nSince 1981, we have developed a vertically integrated supply chain aimed at satisfying our customers’ needs. Thanks to our engineering, manufacturing, and testing capabilities, we have reduced cost and increased quality all in the effort to bring our customers components – from design through validation – as rapidly as possible. At Empire, we stringently adhere to our customers’ specifications and make sure all of their requirements are fulfilled.\r\n\r\nVision\r\nAt Empire, we aspire to become the best automotive Tier 2 supplier in the world. By consistently exceeding industry standards in terms of quality and costs and being environmentally conscious, we aim to surpass our customers’ expectations with our products and services. Through our highly skilled management team and dedicated workforce, we strive to lead and innovate our way to further