Key Account Manager
At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at ZF. Vernon Hills · $103,000–$129,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Win new accounts through outbound calls, market research, and professional networking
- Keep internal and external customer relationships moving while resolving satisfaction issues
- Track receivables and connect finance with customers to clear account discrepancies
- Feed sales forecasts, budgets, pricing insights, market share, and aftermarket trends to leadership
- Coordinate ERP account setup and customer orders through the inside sales team
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of sales experience
- Intermediate to expert ability with the Microsoft suite
- Strong presentation, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit a customer-facing sales professional who can open accounts, manage ongoing relationships, and work across finance and inside sales. Automotive aftermarket experience is preferred. The role is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and includes representing ZF at trade shows and related industry events as needed.
From the employer
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
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