Key Account Sales Manager Automotive Industry

Key Account Sales Manager Automotive Industry (M/F)

Location: Metro Detroit (South East Michigan) – Dearborn / Auburn Hills

Contract type: Permanent Position

About Flexitech

Flexitech Group, with 1300 employees across 7 countries, specializes in manufacturing braking and cooling systems for the automotive market. As a Tier 1 supplier and spare parts provider, we are leaders in our field, delivering advanced technologies to ensure everyone’s safety.

What we can achieve together

To support our growth and development ambitions, we are looking for a Key Account Manager (M/F) to join our team as soon as possible on a permanent contract.

As a Key Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and securing our customer portfolio. Your mission is twofold:

• Grow and secure existing business, ensuring profitability and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, supporting our strategy of continuous growth.

You will serve as the main interface between customers and internal teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations etc.), leading commercial negotiations and driving strategic actions to meet both customer expectations and Flexitech’s objectives.

Your main responsibilities

·        Develop and implement strategic commercial action plans aligned with company objectives.

·        Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities (prospecting, RFQs, market studies).

·        Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, contracts, terms, annual reviews).

·        Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers, actively managing communication and expectations.

·        Monitor project progress and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

·        Manage forecasting, budgeting, and profitability for your customer accounts.

·        Ensure alignment with Flexitech’s processes (quality, safety, compliance, governance).

Who are you?

·        Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or Engineering (Mechanical Engineering is appreciated).

·        Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar Key Account or Business Development role within the automotive industry.

·        Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

·        Good understanding of automotive industrial processes and project management (PPAP, APQP…)

·        Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of ERP (SAP) is appreciated.

·        Proficieny in Microsoft Pack Office (Excel is mandatory)

·        Fluent English (other languages are a plus).

·        A mindset focused on customer satisfaction, business performance, and continuous improvement.

·        Ability to operate in a matrix organization and manage complexity.

·        Autonomous and proactive.

·        Able to lead without authority, influence, and align cross-functional teams.

·        Strong interpersonal skills with an international and intercultural openness.

What we offer:

At Flexitech, you will join a committed and passionate team where collaboration and innovation drive performance. We offer:

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunities to shape customer relationships and contribute directly to the company’s growth.
• Autonomy and trust to lead your projects and accounts.
• Career development within a growing, innovation-driven industrial group.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your application to

lydia.serradj@flexitech.com.