Job Description:
Role Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Key Account Manager to manage and grow our strategic partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the automotive industry, particularly in working with M&M and related trim tier suppliers, with experience across functions such as paint shop, polymer, or trims.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and drive the account strategy and growth roadmap for Mahindra & Mahindra, covering MRV, SSU, and CDMM locations.
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Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across different functions at M&M.
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Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the M&M ecosystem, including Tier-1 suppliers.
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Lead and manage large stakeholder engagements, presentations, and strategic discussions.
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Understand the organizational structure, procurement processes, and technical requirements of M&M to align our solutions.
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Provide regular market and account intelligence to internal teams including R&D, product management, and leadership.
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Coordinate internal cross-functional teams to deliver timely proposals, solutions, and support for the customer.
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Bring a fresh perspective and challenge the status quo by proposing innovative, out-of-the-box growth strategies.
Candidate Requirements:
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Experience handling Mahindra & Mahindra as a primary customer is mandatory.
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Hands-on experience in automotive OEM environments or as a Tier-1 vendor, preferably in trims or polymer-related applications.
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Exposure to working directly with departments such as paint shop, trims, polymer at OEMs.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage complex customer relationships.
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Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
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Agile mindset with willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
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Strategic thinker with ability to create a vision for growth and rally internal and external stakeholders toward it.
Preferred Attributes:
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Prior experience working at or with Mahindra vendor ecosystem in a customer-facing role.
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Familiarity with MRV, SSU, and CDMM operations.
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Demonstrated ability to lead account planning, business reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
Qualifications: -
Bachelor s degree in Mechanical , Polymer , Electrical , or Chemical Engineering .
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
