Account Manager - Tiers Accounts (Automotive)

Location: Plymouth, MI, United States

Company

hirify.global is part of the Freudenberg Group and develops manufacturing solutions for medical and industrial markets.

What you will do

• Lead commercial activities across assigned automotive tier accounts, including customer acquisition, business development, pricing, and service improvement.
• Own customer relationships, resolve issues, escalate when necessary, and remain accountable for outcomes.
• Build relationships with diverse stakeholders using emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.
• Communicate technical product information and apply creative problem-solving to overcome customer challenges.
• Use negotiation and value-selling techniques to improve profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Develop five-year strategic plans for key accounts, identifying risks and actionable steps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Manufacturing, or an equivalent field.
• 5–10 years of automotive tier-account management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset, attention to detail, resilience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to FNST production sites and customer locations as required.

Nice to have

• Engineering experience with automotive seals, polymers, or electric vehicle systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
• Cross-functional collaboration across production sites and customer organizations.