Account Manager - Job Num:

Account Manager - 56044 Job Num: 56044

Sales / Marketing

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Account Manager (Tesla Business)

SUPERVISOR: General Manager Sales and Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Sales (San Jose Office)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Account Manager will manage sales and marketing activities related to Tesla. This role supports multiple global teams during Pre-Selection, Pre-Production, and Production stages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee effective APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) during pre-selection, including business award management, design reviews, physical samples, and evaluation forms.
• Support global teams (e.g., engineering and sales) in post-selection activities.
• Communicate with customers (mainly engineering and purchasing) to identify needs for automotive interior fabrics and plastics while maintaining relationships.
• Prepare and present summaries for internal meetings, update schedules, and report issues.
• Provide pre-selection sales support for projects requiring global coordination and technical knowledge.
• Coordinate activities such as Materials Engineering, Costing, Sales Promotion, Schedule Management, and physical testing during pre- and post-selection stages.
• Participate in marketing research and benchmarking efforts.
• Support the development of account plans, receipt of orders.
• Collaborate closely with Japanese advisors and other personnel to align with company culture and management expectations.
• Facilitate communication between Sales and Marketing, the General Manager, and global design and development teams.
• Travel as needed to present or participate in meetings and training, both domestically and internationally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Automotive account management experience required.
• Proven ability to develop effective sales strategies and negotiation capabilities.
• Must be able to work in the San Jose, CA area.
• Proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in Japanese or Chinese is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and make high-level decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The role requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and listening. Occasionally involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While primarily office-based, this position involves occasional visits to plant areas with moving mechanical parts and fumes. Travel is required 10%-25% of the time.

To apply, please send resume to abutterfield@pasona.com.

Job Details

City: San Jose
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 150000.00
Salary Low: 120000.00
Languages: English
Hours of Operation: 8am - 5pm
Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K;Life Ins;Bonus;Paid Time Off

Contact Information

Job Owner: Ayu Butterfield
Job Owner Email : abutterfield@pasona.com