Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Account Manager

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$88K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Business or Engineering with 6 years of account management experience in the marine industry; or Associate's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • Marine industry expertise with strong customer service orientation.
  • Demonstrated sales experience and excellent negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to multi-task, show initiative, and work effectively under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Windows Office and database software.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow customer accounts, providing technical support and exceptional service for marine products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including distributors and shipbuilders.
  • Support distributors through site visits, trade shows, and training for business growth.
  • Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, and service.
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM and manage competitive databases for effective reporting.
  • Prepare forecasts and collaborate with sales teams to ensure data accuracy.
  • Assist with inventory management and operational activities to align customer requirements with company goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and industry training.
  • Participation in industry events and trade shows.
  • Promotes teamwork and employee engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Req ID 89627 | Mukilteo Miramar, United States ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC

Job Description

About the team: Responsible for being the primary ZF Marine customer contact and problem solver, working closely with all internal departments to ensure operational results and customer satisfaction through the following duties.

What you can look forward to as an Account Manager:
• Manage and grow customer accounts (up to $5M) by providing sales support, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service for ZF Marine products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, OEMs, shipbuilders, naval architects, fleet operators, and end users through regular travel and engagement.
• Support distributors through site visits, trade shows, training, and collaborative sales efforts to drive business growth.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product availability, pricing, technical applications, parts, accessories, field service, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, customer and competitive databases, quotations, application files, and project documentation to ensure effective data management and reporting.
• Prepare forecasts, quotations, sales and visit reports, statistical analyses, and collaborate with sales teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with inventory management, forecasting, sea trials, and other operational activities to balance customer requirements with company objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development by participating in training, industry events, coaching peers, and supporting company goals and employee engagement initiatives.

Your profile as an Account Manager:
  • B.S. degree in Business or Engineering with 6 years progressive account management experience in the marine industry; or Associates degree in Business or Engineering with 8 years progressive account management experience in the marine industry.
  • Marine industry knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and previous sales experience required.
  • Excellent negotiation skills required. Must possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Must possess a strong work ethic, be capable of multi-tasking, and be an innovative self-starter who can work well under pressure.
  • Must be versatile with Windows Office software database software.
  • 25% or more domestic and international travel as needed.


Be part of our ZF team as Account Manager and apply now!

Contact

Hannah Cline



About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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