Account Manager

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a commercially minded Account Manager to join our Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) team in Plzeň. This is a first-level sales/account management role, operating as an individual contributor within a small, international team.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day commercial activities across the Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) business as an individual contributor within a small, agile team.

• Lead negotiation and closure of commercial agreements (customer & supplier-facing where relevant)
• Act as the key interface between plant operations and external customers
• Support new business pursuits and RFQ activities within TCS Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders
• Own assigned sales accounts and contribute to program P&L performance
• Drive margin improvement and cost recovery actions
• Negotiate and manage engineering change requests
• Maintain internal reporting (LRP, APR, plant improvement plans, ProFile, etc.) Support PAR/PFA approvals and internal governance processes
• Contribute to excess and obsolete material handling
• Manage commercial aspects of supply or capacity constraints Education Requirements Degree in Engineering, Business, or similar field Experience Requirements Must Have Automotive experience (or similar manufacturing industries such as rail or aerospace)
• Proven commercial exposure (sales, account management, or purchasing)
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations (customer and/or supplier-facing)
• Strong business acumen and willingness to build product and industry knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Have

Experience in automotive interiors, seating, or related components Exposure to program financials / P&L Experience working in cross-functional, international teams Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.