Account Executive Director
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Responsibilities
- Build and execute annual/quarterly account plans.
- Lead renewal negotiations and contract extensions with Deal Desk/Legal/Finance.
- Coordinate stakeholders to ensure alignment between sales and delivery.
- Track client satisfaction indicators and resolve risks.
- Maintain CRM forecasting and pipeline governance.
- Monitor competitive threats and build strategies.
- Candidate Profile
- 15+ years in strategic account management within automotive services, BPO, outsourcing, or consulting.
- Commercial rigor with strong renewal track record, margin accountability, and negotiation ability.
- Consultative expansion experience with value cases and stakeholder mapping.
- CRM proficiency; strong PowerPoint/Excel capability.
- Able to operate as a senior representative with consistent on-site engagement.
Requirements
- MBA or equivalent experience managing enterprise accounts.
- Account management methodologies (Miller Heiman, Challenger, etc.).
- Experience across automotive domains (aftersales, warranty, network, digital, CX).
- Previous OEM HQ-level experience in strategic, commercial, or operational roles preferred.
- Competencies & Behaviors
- Executive maturity, diplomacy, influence.
- Governance mindset: cadence, documentation, escalation paths, accountability.
- Commercial ethics and discipline.
- Strategic patience and relentless follow-through.
- Location: Office-based in Detroit Metro, MI (Dearborn area) with frequent on-site presence at client HQ
- Travel: Frequent (typically 20-40% depending on governance cadence and program footprint)
- Function: Sales / Strategic Account Management
Benefits
Additional Information
Role Purpose The Account Executive Director owns end-to-end strategic account governance and is accountable for retention, profitable growth, and white space expansion-while maintaining a single commercial interface to the client. Scope & Coverage - Full ownership of the account, with P&L-level accountability (revenue, margin, growth). - Works across multiple functions and programs; coordinates internal delivery leaders to ensure performance and credibility. Key Accountabilities - Ensure retention and renewal execution with strict margin discipline. - Expand scope via white space conversion while protecting delivery quality and risk posture. - Lead QBRs/EBRs, stakeholder management, escalation handling, and roadmap discussions. - Maintain a forward-looking account plan with sponsor mapping and risk mitigation. - Identify and qualify expansion plays through consultative discovery and value cases. - Convert white space to structured initiatives with clear outcomes and delivery governance. - Prevent internal overlap and ensure coherent pricing and negotiation posture.
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