ACCOUNT MGR III

Remote from: USA
Salary, yearly, USD: 92,000 - 120,000
Department: Sales
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 8 Jul 2026
Apply before: 8 Aug 2026
Experience level: Senior
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Creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future

Actively Hiring

AI Summary

TE Connectivity is seeking an Account Manager III for the Industrial & Commercial Transportation business unit, covering Indiana and Ohio. This home-based role involves driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, and leveraging TE's full product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree (engineering preferred) and 3-5 years of sales or related experience. The position requires strategic planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on customer satisfaction. This is an opportunity to work for a global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions.

Role DNA

Job Complexity

Easy Hard

Pace & Pressure

Relaxed Fast-paced

Autonomy Level

Guided Full Ownership

Communication Load

Independent Highly Collaborative

AI Insight The role requires 3-5 years of experience and involves managing a territory independently, but it is not an executive level, so a moderate difficulty level of 3 is appropriate.

Salary Analysis

AI Insight The offered salary range of $92,000 to $120,000 is competitive for an Account Manager III role in the US market, with a median around $106,000. This aligns well with industry standards for a senior-level sales position in the Midwest.

Core Skills Required

Account Management Sales Strategy Customer Relationship Management Business Development Territory Management Engineering Background Cross-functional Collaboration Industrial Transportation Connectivity Solutions Market Analysis

Cover Letter Sample

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to apply for the Account Manager III position at TE Connectivity. With over 4 years of experience in sales and business development within the industrial sector, I have a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building strong customer relationships. My background in engineering and project management aligns well with the requirements of this role, and I am adept at developing strategic account plans to exceed targets.

I am particularly drawn to TE's commitment to innovation and sustainability, and I am eager to contribute to the success of the ICT business unit. I look forward to discussing how my skills can benefit your team.

Sample Interview Questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully developed a new customer relationship from scratch?

In my previous role, I identified a potential client in the automotive sector and conducted thorough research on their needs. I then tailored a value proposition using our product portfolio and engaged their engineering team. Over six months, I built trust and secured a pilot project, which later expanded into a multi-million dollar account.

How do you prioritize your sales activities across multiple accounts and prospects?

I use a combination of account segmentation and opportunity scoring. I categorize accounts based on revenue potential and strategic fit, then focus on high-impact activities. I also maintain a disciplined approach to time management, setting weekly goals and using CRM tools to track progress.

Describe a situation where you had to influence a customer's decision without direct authority. How did you handle it?

I once worked with an OEM that was reluctant to adopt a new technology. I arranged a technical workshop with our engineers to demonstrate the benefits and ROI. By providing data and case studies, I convinced their team to run a trial. The trial was successful, leading to a long-term contract.

How do you stay current with industry trends and competitor activities in your territory?

I subscribe to industry publications, attend trade shows, and participate in webinars. I also maintain a network of contacts within the industry and regularly debrief with our marketing team. Additionally, I set up Google Alerts for key competitors and customers.

This role requires collaboration with multiple internal teams. Can you give an example of how you effectively collaborated to achieve a sales goal?

To secure a major contract, I coordinated with product management to customize a solution, with engineering to provide technical support, and with supply chain to ensure delivery timelines. I held weekly alignment meetings and used a shared project plan. The collaboration resulted in a successful launch and exceeded the customer's expectations.

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity Ltd. is a $17.3 Billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 78,000 employees, including more than 7,000 engineers, working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

When every connection counts, TE’s Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) business unit delivers reliable connectivity products designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions for on and off-highway vehicles and recreational transportation. As a world leader in rough and rugged connectivity, depend on TE’s ICT to provide innovative solutions for field applications where failure is not an option. Some of our key technologies include terminals and connectors, custom cable assemblies, relays and switching modules, inductive systems, and wire and cable.

The Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT) business unit of TE Connectivity is seeking an Account Manager based in the Midwest region. This role will primarily cover Indiana and Ohio, with potential responsibility for additional states within driving distance, and will report directly to the East Territory Sales Manager.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for promoting TE products and solutions within the assigned territory. This position is responsible for developing a territory strategy to grow profitable business by leveraging the full TE portfolio of products, services, and core competencies. This will be a home-based position.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales growth through maximization of resources and execution of market segment strategies.
Serve as the primary interface between the customer and TE Connectivity.
Secure sales wins by ensuring innovation, value-added propositions, early customer engagement and influencing customer touch points. Maintain Extraordinary Customer Experience (ECE) through entire sales cycle.
Work closely with OEM engineering to develop engineered solutions utilizing TE’s existing product portfolio and development capabilities.
Develop and maintain relationships at all levels within the customer to position TE as a strategic partner to the customer.
Assess and qualify new business opportunities and manage to provide new product streams.
Maintain a high level of awareness regarding industry trends and competitive activity within the territory.
Effectively communicate with all other team members to promote the business needs of the territory to foster growth.
Identify application areas where TE does not have a dominating position and define account coverage and product requirements.
Works with regional leaders to ensure they are supporting the global customer as necessary to become the preferred supplier in the identified regions/products.
Responsible for understanding all aspects of the customer; including but not limited to: Available Market, Market Share, Customers Business Objectives, Goals, and Technologies.
Responsible and accountable for delivering the annual growth plans regarding the specific customer as well as further defining the account specific tactic under consideration of customer’s and TE’s strategies.

Role requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering or Technology degree preferred.
3 to 5 years’ experience in Sales, Distribution Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or Project Management.
Experience in various Sales, Business Development, and Marketing, assignments with Key Customers.
Successfully managed outside sales territory with proven growth record.
Strong problem solving, strategic and tactical thinking, and analytical skills.
Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels.
Knowledge of trends/competition/technology that will influence product and sales.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally and to influence without direct authority.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and computer skills (i.e. Power Point, Excel, Word).
Talent to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions, and solve problems independently.
Ability and willingness to travel as required.

#TANAUV #LI-REMOTE

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $92,000 – $120,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

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