Key Account Manager II - Automotive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Modine. Racine · $114,000–$150,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Manage key automotive customer relationships while finding and pursuing additional business opportunities
- Coordinate engineering, operations, and finance support around customer needs and expectations
- Build customer strategies, forecasts, pricing plans, and long-term business inputs tied to profitability
- Guide new programs from RFQ responses and kickoff through stage-gate reviews
- Serve as the customer-facing link on contracts, delivery, quality, payments, and internal resolution
What you bring
- At least five years in business development, program management, sales or marketing, or engineering
- A bachelor's degree in business or engineering is preferred
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication abilities
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project, with SAP experience as a plus
Who this fits
You’ll suit a customer-facing account role that combines commercial growth, pricing, program launches, and cross-functional coordination. The job is based in Racine, requires travel of up to thirty percent that can include overseas trips, and may involve early or late hours for other regions. You must be authorized to work in the United States now and going forward, as sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
The Key Account Manager II position manages Modine relationship with designated customer(s) and assists in formulation of annual and long term business plans for company.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow key customer relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Coordinate cross-functional support (engineering, operations, finance) to meet customer needs and expectations
- Drive profitability for existing and new business; identify risks and escalate barriers to achieving targets
- Lead customer input into annual operating plans, sales forecasts, and long-term business strategies
- Develop and execute customer strategies, including competitive positioning and growth opportunities
- Prepare, submit, and track customer quotations using GQRS; analyze win/loss results and pricing effectiveness
- Oversee new program launches, including RFQ response, project kickoff, and progression through stage-gate reviews
- Partner with engineering teams to align product solutions with global strategies and customer requirements
- Lead pricing strategy and price realization efforts to ensure alignment with profitability goals
- Act as primary liaison between customers and internal teams, supporting contract negotiations, delivery performance, quality, and payment resolution
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Business or Engineer preferred
- 5 years minimum experience in business development, program management, sales/marketing or engineering
- Strong interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
- Must be organized and able to prioritize many functions
- Must be proficient in basic math skills, PC literate and able to use MS ;products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, etc.; SAP experience is a plus
- Up to 30% travel is required and in certain cases may include overseas travel
- Flexibility in working hours to meet deadlines is expected and may call for hours beyond minimum 40-hour expectation, including early morning or late evening work hours to support programs in other regions
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $114,000 - $150,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
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