North America Key Account Manager – IAM Parts – East Full Time NEW

The North America Key Accounts Manager is responsible for leading and managing the team of Key Account Managers who drive parts sales to strategic customers across retail, big box, and wholesale distribution (WD) channels throughout North America. This role provides leadership, guidance, and operational oversight to ensure the team executes account strategies, grows revenue, and strengthens customer partnerships.

The North America Key Accounts Manager works closely with Product Management, Category Management, Wholesale Program Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to align account strategies with corporate objectives and ensure consistent program execution across all key accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Key Account Managers across the U.S. and Canada.

• Set team goals, expectations, and performance metrics aligned with North American sales objectives.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results-driven performance.

Account Oversight and Strategy

• Oversee the management of strategic accounts to ensure sales growth, program adoption, and customer satisfaction.

• Guide Key Account Managers on account planning, customer engagement, and program execution.

• Monitor account performance, identify risks or opportunities, and provide corrective or strategic recommendations.

Sales Growth and Program Execution

• Ensure the team meets or exceeds revenue, margin, and market share targets across North America.

• Partner with internal teams to implement programs, promotions, and initiatives at the account level.

• Review pipelines, forecasts, and account plans to optimize team performance and results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Line Managers, Category Managers, Wholesale Program Developers, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure account needs are supported.

• Communicate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to internal teams to inform strategy.

• Ensure alignment between North American account execution and broader corporate objectives.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track team KPIs, account performance, and program adoption metrics.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on team performance, strategic initiatives, and market insights.

• Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes to enhance team effectiveness.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development

• Strategic Account Oversight

• Sales Planning and Execution

• Program Implementation and Adoption

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Market Insight and Customer Relationship Management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in key account management, sales, or business development, including leadership of a team.
• Proven success managing sales teams and achieving revenue targets in retail, big box, or wholesale distribution channels.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to travel across North America to support accounts and team activities.

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. – supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.