Position: Strategic Account Manager Location: Chicago, IL Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site (National Scope) Compensation: $125,000 -145,000 + incentive compensation
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Our client is a global, tier-one automotive supplier delivering advanced solutions for commercial, fleet, and specialty vehicle applications. They are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to establish, develop, and grow key national customer relationships, driving long-term partnerships and sustainable revenue growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal sales, marketing, finance, and product teams
Develop and manage strategic relationships with national accounts across commercial and transportation-related segments
Create and execute customer-specific sales strategies focused on long-term growth and account expansion
Negotiate pricing structures, commercial agreements, and contract terms aligned with market conditions
Identify customer needs and align solutions to operational and business requirements
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and evolving market dynamics to adjust sales strategies
Support digitalization initiatives and process optimization within commercial sales operations
Drive the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through contract execution
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Automotive Management, or a related discipline
Several years of experience in B2B or strategic account sales within the automotive, mobility, or transportation sectors
Proven ability to develop and grow national or multi-location customer accounts
Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills
Solid understanding of technical systems and digital business models
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency with CRM platforms, structured reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
Willingness to travel approximately 80%
________________________________________ NOTE AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process, such as document parsing and internal workflow optimization. All applications are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.