Business Development, Technical Key Account Manager – Automotive

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Account Manager

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Nekoosa

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

Nekoosa is a premier manufacturer of specialty print media, offering a comprehensive range of products including waterproof synthetic papers, pressure-sensitive films, carbonless papers, and a variety of graphic display solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, Nekoosa provides eco-friendly alternatives for print applications across various surfaces. Their innovative offerings support industries such as signage, wall and floor graphics, and window films, catering to the needs of professionals in large-format printing and graphic communications.

📋 Description

• Manage and grow a portfolio of automotive OEM and Tier 1 customer accounts • Develop and execute strategic account growth plans tied to customer programs and product launches • Build and maintain relationships across engineering, purchasing, quality, operations, and program management functions • Identify new opportunities for adhesive tape and bonding solutions within existing and prospective accounts • Manage opportunities from concept through testing, validation, specification, and commercial launch • Provide technical recommendations based on customer application requirements • Coordinate customer trials, sample requests, testing activities, and project timelines • Collaborate with internal engineering, product development, operations, and commercial teams • Support strategic partnerships and joint customer-development efforts • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting • Represent the ATP Adhesive Group at customer locations, trade shows, and industry events

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field • 5+ years of technical sales experience in adhesives, tapes, films, engineered materials, or related industries • Automotive industry experience required • Experience working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate customer requirements into effective adhesive solutions • Proven ability to manage complex, long-cycle sales opportunities involving multiple stakeholders • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills • Ability to travel extensively throughout North America • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation • Experience with pressure-sensitive adhesives, industrial tapes, or bonding technologies preferred • Knowledge of automotive launch processes and specification-driven sales preferred • Experience collaborating with engineering and product development teams preferred • Understanding of customer testing, validation, and qualification processes preferred • Experience supporting strategic partnerships and joint selling initiatives preferred • Ability to support occasional international travel preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Significant travel opportunities throughout North America with occasional international travel • Equal opportunity employment