Key Account Manager

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Key Account Manager to join the ConMet team.

This pivotal role is dedicated to developing and maintaining relationships with key commercial vehicle OEMs to drive ConMet’s growth within the account.

It’s a fast-paced role for a technically minded and entrepreneurial spirit who’s self-motivated and passionate about business and application development.

The Key Account Manager is the primary liaison between ConMet and its customer and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and enhancing key relationships and communication at a variety of levels within the OEM account, ensuring timely and accurate communication between the customer and ConMet.

This position is responsible for optimizing the position of ConMet and its products to meet business growth and profitability goals while providing marketplace feedback to the organization, specifically regarding ConMet’s competitive position in price, product features and customer support elements.

This is an onsite (not hybrid or remote) office job based at ConMet's corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.   Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Key Duties


* The key leader on all commercial and engineering efforts related to customer


* Builds, maintains and creates strong customer relationships in all key departments (purchasing, engineering, supplier management, planning, etc.)


* Ability to construct complex business proposals and gain organizational approval for those business cases.


* Develops and communicates engineering proposals, presenting at varying levels of the organization, both internal at ConMet and with the customer.



* Ensures profitability by negotiating the highest possible price while maximizing market-share potential.


* Responsible for the completion of customer quote forms and submission to the customer.



* Works with cross functional engineering team on landed programs and is involved from concept development through product launch.


* Responsible for multi-year LTA negotiations and LTA compliance  

Education and Experience


* Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related fields required


* Five or more years of engineering and/or business development experience working on products (or services) for commercial vehicle or automotive OEMs is preferred


* Commercial or technical experience supporting the Commercial Vehicle or Automotive market is preferred


* Significant experience working closely with a variety of contacts within major Commercial Vehicle OEM's is preferred


* Strong knowledge of North American heavy truck market and ConMet OEM products is a plus

Additional Requirements


* Knowledge of the North American commercial vehicle market sufficient to provide guidance and vision to the company and staff, preferred


* Career history characterized by strong employers operating in growth environmen...