Key Account Manager

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.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

• Own and drive the account strategy and growth roadmap for Mahindra & Mahindra, covering MRV, SSU, and CDMM locations.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across different functions at M&M.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the M&M ecosystem, including Tier-1 suppliers.
• Lead and manage large stakeholder engagements, presentations, and strategic discussions.
• Understand the organizational structure, procurement processes, and technical requirements of M&M to align our solutions.
• Provide regular market and account intelligence to internal teams including R&D, product management, and leadership.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams to deliver timely proposals, solutions, and support for the customer.
• Bring a fresh perspective and challenge the status quo by proposing innovative, out-of-the-box growth strategies.
  

Candidate Requirements

• Experience handling Mahindra & Mahindra as a primary customer is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in automotive OEM environments or as a Tier-1 vendor, preferably in trims or polymer-related applications.
• Exposure to working directly with departments such as paint shop, trims, polymer at OEMs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage complex customer relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Agile mindset with willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Strategic thinker with ability to create a vision for growth and rally internal and external stakeholders toward it.
  

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience working at or with Mahindra vendor ecosystem in a customer-facing role.
• Familiarity with MRV, SSU, and CDMM operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead account planning, business reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  

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