[Remote] Key Account Manager, Automotive Fully Remote (Detroit, MI or Charlotte, NC/SC Area)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. time:matters is focused on driving growth at the intersection of automotive and emergency logistics. They are seeking a Key Account Manager to build strategic customer relationships, win new business, and expand market share across the Americas while supporting global sales initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Drive commercial growth by promoting and securing emergency logistics solutions globally, with a focus on North America
- Own the end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, prospecting, solution development, and pricing/contract negotiation
- Build and manage a healthy pipeline of new target accounts to meet customer acquisition targets
- Strengthen and expand relationships with assigned customers to grow revenue and foster long-term loyalty
- Prepare compelling sales presentations and coordinate internal strategy sessions in advance of customer engagements
- Coordinate with central departments to prepare customer proposals, ensuring compliance with internal processes
- All other tasks as assigned by Disciplinary and Functional Leaders
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree desirable
- 2+ years in the field of logistics sales and/or freight forwarding with a strong focus on the Automotive industry (OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, or specialized forwarders)
- 5+ years of enterprise sales with a proven track record of selling and closing six-figure deals
- Established network within the Automotive logistics ecosystem, with demonstrated ability to develop and expand client relationships
- Fluency in English required
- Willingness to travel
- Must have U.S. work permit and valid driver's license
- CV/Resume required
- Company will not provide relocation assistance
- German, Spanish and/or Portuguese desirable
- Transport Supply Chain Solutions & Logistics Flow
- Operational Logistics Processes and Services
- Airfreight knowledge + US cargo and/or international customs
Benefits
- Flight privileges
- Education
- Flex Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401k plan
- Family Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- 15-20 Vacation Days
- Short Disability
- Up to 60 Sick Days
- Commuter Benefits
- Long Disability
- Healthcare
Company Overview
- time:matters - global high-performance logistics. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Neu Isenburg, Hessen, DEU, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.time-matters.com.