MP Materials · 2 months ago
Key Account Manager, Automotive
MAG - MP Magnetics LLC, Fort Worth, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMP Materials is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Key Account Manager to manage customer relationships and ensure product launches and program profitability in the automotive sector.
IndustrialMiningSustainability
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with assigned accounts
Support all phases of customer relationships from quoting and contract negotiation to product launch and continuous production
Coordinate customer requirements related to pricing, production forecasting, quality and engineering needs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate customer requirements and translate into actionable plans that align with MP’s capabilities and objectives
Support Director, Account Management in developing account strategies, growth plans and contract frameworks
Track KPIs for commercial performance, customer satisfaction and product delivery
Participate in regular customer visits and business reviews
Be an active leader in building a respectful, collaborative, mission-driven, unwavering culture
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree or higher
5+ years of experience in commercial procurement and/or customer management roles
2+ years of experience in automotive, materials, chemical, or other high-tech, build-to-print manufacturing fields
Strong understanding of commercial and quality requirements for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
Experience with utilizing CRM and ERP tools to manage customer performance and metrics
Demonstrated communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to effectively deliver results for internal and external customers
Willingness to regularly travel to customer and MP sites
Analytical, strategic, and structured thinker with entrepreneurial drive
Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and possessing exemplary interpersonal skills to 'meet people where they are' across all levels of diverse organizations
Ability to drive action and results within a matrixed organization across multiple sites
A tireless work ethic, willing to do whatever it takes whenever it is needed to ensure success
Preferred
Knowledge of rare earth magnet applications and markets
Experience with automotive procurement and/or sales at OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
Familiarity with compliance of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Knowledge of project management methodologies
Experience with commercially managing the rollout of customer programs
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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