Aftermarket Account Manager - Southwest

Become our next FutureStarter Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Country/Region: US Location: Req ID 89185 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC Aftermarket Account Manager - Southwest About the team: The Aftermarket Account Manager – will be responsible for maintaining ZF, formerly WABCO and TRW, as a preferred and reliable partner by managing all dimensions for assigned Aftermarket region/accounts. The focus is on continuously improving customer satisfaction and further enhancing the customer/supplier relationship through translation of the voice of the customer into the right customer strategy and serving as the central conduit for all customer related activities. This is a remote position that will oversee the following territories: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas. Preferred state of residence: Arizona What you can look forward to as an Account Manager: Lead the request for quotation process for all customer requests. Execute sales growth strategies. Ensure the organization is responsive to customer needs, expectations and requests and communicate these throughout our organization. Strengthen the account team fulfilling all internal and external expectations. Maintain product development strategies in the Business Units to fulfill customer and market needs. Initiate and implement campaigns, projects, and customer events as required. Support all negotiations with the customers, including contracts and promotional programs. Deliver premium service levels across the value chain from product development, through manufacturing, to delivery. Your profile as an Account Manager: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered 6+ years of experience in technical/sales background, preferably in the heavy truck industry, automotive market, or aftermarket sales Commercial vehicle experience is highly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Outlook and Teams; Strong Excel skills required Deep commercial understanding of the assigned region and/or customers Excellent presentation skills and strong negotiation/relationship management skills *Must have the ability to travel up to 50% - 75% of the time Why you should choose ZF: A supportive collaborative team environment Annual Incentive Plan Paid Vacation 401k Plan Health Care Benefits Paid Holidays A strong diversity culture Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Aftermarket Account Manager - Southwest and apply now! 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