Key Account Manager Jobs in Michigan
Key Account Manager jobs in Michigan are open across Detroit, Troy, and Auburn Hills and other Michigan metros, with employers like Minth North America, Stellantis, and thyssenkrupp hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Group Presentation
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
Company Presentation
thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.
Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.
With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.
thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
Your Responsibilities
Salary range based on experience: 110k-130k/annual, 15% bonus potential
The Key Account Manager position is a pivotal position with the priority of successfully managing the commercial responsibility for thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components (tkDC) customers. Specifically responsible for building and maintaining business relationships in a global network with the goal of accomplishing year sales objectives. The Key Account Manager is the lead customer commercial representative for manufactured products from tkDC representing not only the plant but the global thyssenkrupp brand. tkDC is an established and well respected brand in the Camsahfts industry, our customers believe in our products. Those key relationship are cultivated and sustained by our Sales Team.
- Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
- Responsible for the overall customer relationship management.
- Develop and deploy comprehensive customer strategies that improve profitability and growth of the business.
- Develops and deploys the customer interface strategy (points of contact, frequency) and builds strong rapport with key decision makers.
- Coordination of customer commercial negotiations for our manufactured products to defined standards.
- Develop sales forecast for use in the OPL planning process and monitor market trends throughout the year for use in forecast adjustments.
- Reporting of office activities, market forecast / developments and potential new customers.
- Identify technology trends to and support the alignment / implementation of internal R&D efforts.
- Support internal departments in resolution of customer issues (ex. logistics, operations, accounts receivable, etc.).
- Conduct regular customer and tkDC facility visits.
- Identify and develop new markets and potential customers as directed.
- Ensures that internal / external procedures are in accordance to IATF 16949 criteria.
Customer Commercial Activities
- Receipt, distribution and retention of customer requests for quote (RFQ).
- Lead internal pre-nomination activities through adherence to RFQ Work Flow Process in negotiation of piece price, tooling and ED&T for program award.
- Participation in standard customer program activities (ex. SOP, run-at-rate, aging accounts collection, etc.) in a support function of internal team.
- Construction and submission of commercial offers per SUD-00339 Authority Definition.
- Retention of customer quote package documentation (Offer letter, P.B.D., etc.).
- Acceptance, retention and distribution of customer contract, purchase order, nomination letter, letters of intent, tooling orders, piece price changes, etc.
- Negotiation and commercial implementation of agreements to maximize revenue and profitability (change notice, bankruptcy, end of production (EoP), material agreements, productivity agreements, program cancellations, etc.).
- Establish and maintenance of relationships through all levels of the customer organization.
- Participation in the investigation of customer quality issues per Customer Complaint Management process with the goal of a mutually agreed outcome.
- Support of the biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey process.
Your Profile
Customer Commercial Activities continued
- Create customer specific strategies to accomplish sales goals.
- Identify, evaluate and report out on technology trends and new business opportunities that align with Presta R&D efforts. Support of opportunities through customer presentation and interaction with collaborating tier one partners.
- Create and deliver commercial and technical presentations to varied audiences.
- Construct comprehensive forecasts for budget planning purposes.
- Gathering of market intelligence and competitive price data to build upon understanding of competitors’ position.
- Communicate customer expectations to the appropriate audience in the company.
- Utilize customer portals (ex. COVISINT) to business operations.
- Monitor customer scorecard of PDAN organization and take necessary actions to improve and identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate customer visits to the manufacturing facilities (ex. PDAN).
- Maintain technical competence relative to assigned products.
- Participation in events to cultivate business opportunities (ex. industry events) and form relationships with executive / mid-level managers.
- Lead and coordinate with other functional areas all cost reduction ideas.
- Flexibility in working hours to meet deadlines is expected and may call for hours beyond minimum forty hour expectation, including early morning or late evening work hours to support programs in other regions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of sales experience in automotive industry or similar.
- Understanding of material economics and application to customer programs preferred.
- Understanding of Valvetrain / powertrain functionality and operation, Tier I or II preferred.
- Experience with metallic components and their manufacturing techniques.
- Experience within a multi-cultural, global organization is essential.
- Technically competent (able to rapidly gain a thorough knowledge of camshafts and rotorshafts) and to have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the automotive sales performance.
- Technology: Ability to interact and understand SAP or equivalent ERP system as well as other financial reporting software.
- Travel: Occasional travel, up to 20% including international.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact Details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notices:
If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
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Your Benefits With Us
- Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!
- $1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential!
- Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
- Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Supplier Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
- Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
- 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!
We Value Diversity
thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.
Job Reference: US_RS_08443
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Who's Hiring
- Minth North America2

- Stellantis2

- thyssenkrupp2

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- Amgen1

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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in key account manager jobs across Michigan.
- 3 to 7 years of B2B sales or account management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a named account portfolio
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and executive-level communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Experience with contract renewals, upselling, and cross-selling strategies
Key Account Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many key account manager jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 19+ key account manager openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Detroit, Troy, and Auburn Hills. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do key account managers make in Michigan?
Key account managers in Michigan earn a median of about $72,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,740 for the lowest 10% to over $136,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most key account manager jobs?
Detroit, Troy, and Auburn Hills have the most key account manager openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire key account managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring key account managers in Michigan include Minth North America, Stellantis, and thyssenkrupp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote key account manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 16% of key account manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for key account manager jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to key account manager jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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