Sales Account Manager - Automotive

We are seeking a self-motivated and proactive Sales Account Manager to support assigned automotive OEMs by driving design wins, supporting production programs, and executing account strategies across the vehicle lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry working with automotive OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers. Success in this role requires strong understanding of automotive system architectures, OEM cost structures, long-cycle programs, and a willingness to continuously upskill in the evolving automotive technology landscape. Key Responsibilities Create and execute account strategies that drive sustainable growth across assigned automotive OEMs Maintain regular engagement with engineering, purchasing, and program management teams. Manage long-term automotive programs across design-in, SOP, production, and lifecycle phases. Identify and qualify new design-in and socket opportunities aligned to customer vehicle platforms and roadmaps. Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline visibility, and revenue forecasting. Participate in OEM BOM teardown analysis to understand ECU and system-level architectures; identify semiconductor content, competitive positioning, and cost drivers. Support competitive displacement strategies and quantify system-level value beyond component pricing. Collaborate with FAEs, product marketing, and engineering teams to align product positioning with OEM cost, performance, and safety requirements. Translate BOM and teardown insights into clear commercial narratives for sourcing and executive stakeholders. Support automotive RFQs, pricing reviews, and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). Assist in developing cost models and business cases for customer engagements. Track competitive pricing trends and broader automotive market dynamics. Partner with