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Automotive OEM Sales Account Manager(English/Korean, Mechanical/Electrical Eng)
Date posted: October 29, 2026
Pay: From $115,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Description: Account Engineering Sales Manager
(Bilingual Korean/English, No Visa Spon, Only US Citizen or Permanent Residence(Green Card))
Company Overview
Our client. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the global leader in automotive connectors, electronic components, and advanced EV solutions (including Inter-Connect Boards). We drive innovation and provide world-class engineering and manufacturing solutions directly to major global automakers and Tier 1 suppliers in North America.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber Engineering Sales Manager who is fluent in both English and Korean. In this role, you will serve as the primary commercial and technical bridge between KET’s global engineering headquarters and North American automotive customers—specifically the Detroit Big 3 (GM, Ford, Stellantis). The ideal candidate brings a strong technical aptitude, a proven track record within a Tier
1 Automotive supplier, and deeply established relationships within the automotive industry.
Location: Troy, Michigan, USA (or nearby automotive hub)
Job Type: Full-time
Languages Required: Fluent in English and Native/Business-level Korean
Salary negotiable depending on experiences
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Strategic Sales
Drive Business Growth: Lead business development initiatives and expand market share with the Detroit Big 3 (GM, Ford, Stellantis) and key major Tier 1 partners.
Relationship Management: Nurture, maintain, and leverage senior-level and engineering-level relationships within customer organizations to secure future program awards.
RFQs & Program Awards: Manage the end-to-end RFQ (Request for Quote) process, including cost analysis, commercial negotiations, and pricing alignment to ensure profitable program wins.
Technical & Engineering Alignment
Technical Liaison: Translate complex customer engineering requirements, vehicle architectures, and specifications (specifically EV components, ICB, and connector systems) to KET's R&D and engineering teams in South Korea.
Product Promotions: Conduct technical presentations and workshops to demonstrate KET’s engineering capabilities and new product innovations to customer engineering teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Development, Quality, and the Mexico production plant (MEXKET) to ensure flawless program launches and continuous customer satisfaction.
Bilingual Communication & Reporting
Cross-Border Bridging: Seamlessly manage daily communications, documentation, and reporting in both English and Korean to ensure strategic alignment between the US subsidiary and Global HQ.
Market Intelligence: Monitor North American automotive trends, competitor movements, and EV/automotive electronics roadmap shifts to report actionable strategies to executive leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of automotive sales or program management experience working inside a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
OEM Expertise: Proven track record of managing and winning programs with the Detroit Big 3 (GM, Ford, and/or Stellantis) is strictly required.
Language Proficiency: 100% Bilingual fluency in written and spoken English and Korean is mandatory.
Technical Aptitude: Deep understanding of automotive electronics, vehicle wire harnesses, connectors, or EV battery components (ICB/busbars).
Skills: Exceptional negotiation, contract management, interpersonal communication, and analytical skills.
Travel: Ability to travel locally to customer sites and occasionally international travel to HQ (South Korea) or production sites (Mexico).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s): Client is not able to any visa sponsorship. Do you agree?
Education:Bachelor's (Required)
Experience: Auto supplier for big3 GM,FORD,FCA: 5 years (Required)
Language: English & Korean (Required)
Willingness to travel: 25% + (Required)
Work Location: Office in Troy Michigan In person
