You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

For over 40 years, we have partnered and seen rapid growth with some of the finest automobile brands in the world to create unique sound solutions for our customers on the road. With a meticulous blend of hardware and software design, we can deliver a magical listening experience in the car with more of the sound you want—your music, your phone calls—and reduce the sounds you don’t want, like engine and road noise.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Account Manager

Company Overview:

At Bose, we are passionate about helping people reach their fullest human potential so that they can feel more, do more, and be more. We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it.  Here, every employee can build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.

We are currently looking for a Senior Account Manager in our Automotive Systems Division to support business in North America with a major Detroit-based OEM..

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include managing our commercial relationships with automotive customers. This includes pricing, commercial negotiations, forecasting & planning, contract management, product development support, marketing support, customer relationship management, and factory delivery support.
• In this role, you work as part of a cross-functional local and international team to maintain a substantial portfolio of existing businesses as well as identify, pursue, and win new business development opportunities.
• Together with the global customer team, you develop and execute an account strategy that brings profitable and sustaining growth.
• As part of the team you act as the voice of the customer within the organization and represent the interests of Bose at the customer.
• You build strong and lasting relationships with key players in various departments across the customer account.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, communications, or logistics; MBA is preferred but not a requirement
• 5 years (or more) experience in account management, business development or product planning in the automotive industry
• Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally
• Experience in selling high-tech products; hardware or software
• Results oriented and structured individual that enjoys working in a motivated team; willing to take the initiative and provide internal leadership for the account
• Strengths include excellent communication and negotiation skills, problem solving and strategic thinking
• Affinity for technology
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% to 30%

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]