Key Account Manager

Aston Carter

$90K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of selling experience to large OEMs
  • Experience in Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma, or quality programs
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain communication with assigned key accounts and production facility
  • Prepare quotes and related documents for customers
  • Secure orders by considering specific customer needs
  • Resolve quality or invoicing issues by communicating with internal account managers and customers
  • Travel to meet customers and solicit orders, develop new products, and stay informed on market trends

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Onsite work requirement in a corporate office
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Company review of benefits upon job offer
Full Job Description
Job Title: Key Account Manager
Job Description
As a Key Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing assigned key accounts, maintaining open communication with our production facility, and representing the company to our valued clients. You will prepare quotes, secure orders, and ensure customer needs are met while providing exceptional service.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain communication with assigned key accounts and production facility.
  • Prepare quotes and related documents for customers.
  • Secure orders by considering specific customer needs.
  • Resolve quality or invoicing issues by communicating with internal account managers and customers.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of orders, accounts, and any issues.
  • Travel to meet customers to solicit orders, develop new products, and stay informed on market trends.
  • Contact customers via telephone or email, demonstrating strong communication skills.
  • Determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates to align with company goals.
  • Represent the company at trade association meetings and product trade shows to promote products and build customer relationships.
  • Monitor profit and lead efforts to improve margins through price increases or cost reduction.
  • Communicate regularly with management on gaps that need managing to ensure continued success.
  • Provide feedback on competitive activities in sales, manufacturing, personnel, and pricing actions.
  • Co-develop and execute sales strategy, identifying customer needs and selling appropriate products.
  • Prepare order details for handoff to an internal account manager.
Essential Skills
  • 8-10 years of selling experience to large OEMs.
  • Experience in Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma, or other quality programs.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite in a corporate office environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
The candidate will receive a review of the company benefits once there is an offer on the table.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lexington,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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