Account Executive (Chicago, IL)

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers!

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Michelin, the worldwide leader in tires! We’re looking for an experienced Account Executive to help grow our business and strengthen customer relationships. This sales role is key to driving portfolio growth, profitability, and delivering value to our clients. If you are a highly motivated team player looking for an exciting sales career, Michelin is the place for you.

This position requires the candidate to be based in the specific geographic areas of the Great Lakes, preferably in Chicago, IL. Optional Locations: Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Green Bay or Madison) or St. Paul, MN.

Base Salary: $76,000-$86,000 Total Compensation also includes: Opportunity for Sales Bonus, Company Car, Health Benefits, 401K.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Sell tires for the most awarded tire company in the world
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients.
• Manage accounts end-to-end and coordinate internally to meet client needs.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand our client base.
• Use a consultative approach to recommend solutions that align with client goals.
• Track performance metrics and take action to ensure success.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and think critically.
• Problem-solving skills to address client challenges and deliver solutions.
• Comfortable analyzing data and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus.

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!