JOEM Account Manager

JOEM Account Manager - Washington, MI

Minimum 3 Years experience as an Account Manager

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Washington, MI

The JOEM Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing business with Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturers (JOEMs), acting as the primary liaison between the company and customer accounts. This role requires a strong understanding of Japanese business culture, customer expectations, and automotive supply chain dynamics. The individual will ensure customer satisfaction, negotiate pricing and contracts, and identify new business opportunities to support strategic growth objectives.

Requirements of the Account Manager

Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of sales/account management experience in the automotive industry, preferably with JOEMs.

Deep understanding of Japanese business practices and cultural etiquette.

Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/CRM systems, and program management tools.

Benefits of the Account Manager

Competitive salary

Advancement potential

Full time

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Responsibilities of the Account Manager

Serve as the main point of contact for JOEM customer accounts (e.g., Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda).

Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer and company objectives.

Drive program development from RFQ through production and service phases.

Manage pricing, contracts, forecasts, and purchase orders in coordination with internal teams.

Support engineering changes, cost reductions, and quality improvements with cross-functional collaboration.

Ensure timely responses to customer inquiries, concerns, and commercial requests.

Build long-term relationships and understand key decision-makers within JOEMs.

Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer direction to proactively position products and services.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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