Account Manager- John Deere

Position Summary

Molex is seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to support and grow a strategic OEM account. This role requires a strong blend of commercial acumen and technical expertise, with the ability to engage both engineering and purchasing organizations. The successful candidate will step into a critical position supporting a long-standing customer relationship and will be responsible for maintaining continuity while driving new growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage relationships across multiple customer functions (engineering, purchasing, operations)

Drive revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, securing design wins, and expanding product penetration

Serve as the primary commercial interface for all account activity including pricing, negotiations, and contract management

Translate customer technical requirements into viable Molex solutions by working closely with engineering, product management, and manufacturing teams

Provide technical product guidance on connectors, cable assemblies, and electronic interconnect solutions

Lead account planning, pipeline development, and forecasting activities

Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, customer service) to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction

Support prototype development, quoting, and production ramp activities

Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of customer issues

Conduct regular business reviews and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field strongly preferred)

5+ years of experience in technical sales, account management, and/or engineering.

Strong understanding of interconnect systems, cable assemblies, or related products.

Proven ability to work with both engineering and purchasing teams

Demonstrated success in managing complex accounts and closing technical sales opportunities

Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large OEM customers within industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment markets

Background in connectors, wiring systems, or embedded electrical systems

Experience working in a global organization and coordinating across regions

Familiarity with ERP/CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Key Competencies

Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain complex engineering solutions

Relationship management and customer engagement at multiple organizational levels

Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset

Cross-functional collaboration and project management

Strategic thinking with a strong focus on growth and profitability

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000- $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form .

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities