What are the responsibilities and job description for the Key Account Manager - Honda - Japanese Speaking position at Thornley Corporate Solutions?
Account Manager Automotive (Japanese & English Required)
Location: Must be willing to relocate to southern Michigan (centrally located between Detroit, Kalamazoo, Toledo, and Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Salary: $115,000$120,000 base approx. 10% semi-annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive package including highly affordable family health/dental/vision ($54/week), paid company shutdowns, team events, free gym, and relocation support
Are you a relationship-driven automotive professional fluent in Japanese and English? Would you like to join a leading global supplier, managing critical accounts for one of the worlds top automakers?
We are seeking an Account Manager to become the dedicated liaison for a major automotive OEM (primarily Honda). This is an on-site, full-time role with long-term career potential. The focus is on nurturing deep client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service, supporting negotiations, and resolving any issues that arise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary contact for key customer accounts (Honda focus), building long-term, trust-based partnerships
- Not a sales quota role: the business is at capacity emphasis is on relationship management, customer support, and issue resolution
- Prepare and negotiate price quotes, respond quickly to customer inquiries and problem reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Japanese headquarters sometimes requiring late calls due to time zones
- Participate in continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives
- Relocate to a safe, welcoming Michigan community known for its relaxed pace, outdoor recreation, and central access to major cities
Required Skills & Experience:
- Fluent in Japanese and English (required)
- 34 years of automotive industry experience (does not need to be in foundry or machining broad industry backgrounds welcome)
- Relationship management, customer service, and problem-solving strengths
- Willing to work on-site, Monday Friday (no remote)
- Commitment to long-term, stable career growth
- Willingness to relocate (relocation package provided)
What's In It For You:
- Strong base salary with bonuses (typically $11,500$12,000 per year)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for your whole family at just $54/week
- Twice-yearly paid company shutdowns
- Frequent team events, picnics, outings, monthly catered lunches, and more
- Supportive, people-focused, stable team culture
- Full relocation assistance
Ready to bring your Japanese language skills and automotive experience to a people-first company where you can be the difference for a critical customer account?
Salary : $12,000 - $120,000
