Automotive Industry Key Account Manager

Job overview

Compensation is $200–$800 per year. The Automotive Industry Key Account Manager follows a hybrid work model, with the role based in Greater Detroit Metro or Austin; the listing location is Austin, TX. Beckhoff Automation develops automation, controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies. The manager leads strategic customer relationships and account growth, aligning customer objectives with Beckhoff’s technical capabilities. The role coordinates sales, product, engineering, and technical teams to advance opportunities and maintain consistent execution across key automotive accounts.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute strategic plans for high-value global automotive accounts
• identify business opportunities
• manage pipelines and customer engagements
• scope opportunities and guide customers through solution, timeline, and commercial considerations
• coordinate with product, regional sales, application engineering, and technical teams
• maintain customer communications and account plans
• support CRM forecasting and reporting
• represent Beckhoff at industry events and trade shows
• maintain product knowledge
• support bill-of-materials generation and handoff coordination as needed. Travel is stated as 30–50%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive industry key account manager

austin tx

greater detroit metro

beckhoff automation

hybrid

automotive accounts

technical sales

account growth

automation technology

cross-functional collaboration

30–50% travel

cardata program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• employer-paid high-deductible medical plan, dental, and vision for employee and family
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• employer-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
• elective insurance benefits
• professional development
• car reimbursement program.

Why this role

Hybrid work in Greater Detroit Metro or Austin; 30–50% travel, potentially local, regional, national, or global. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, insurance, professional development, and a car reimbursement program.

About the employer

Beckhoff Automation Llc is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.