Account Sales Assistant Manager
On-siteMontgomery, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Lead account and technical sales activities and CRM initiatives to drive business growth in the US Automotive market. Develop long-term and short-term business plans, execute account strategies, and negotiate with key customers to resolve commercial issues. Conduct market research, analyze trends, and monitor sales performance metrics including revenue and pipeline development. Manage programs through the full commercial life cycle, from RFQ to mass production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires 5+ years of experience in account and technical sales at a Tier 1 supplier to OEM, with a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 + years of experience in an account and technical sales assistant manager position at Tier 1 supplier to OEM
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and operations, to meet customer needs and achieve business objectives
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, program management and presentation skills with ability and willingness to communicate, and work with other regions and locations
- Proven track record of success in sales, business development, or account management
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans, including market analysis, sales forecasting, and pricing strategies
- Excellent skills with MS Office and SAP
- Knowledge of commercial issue management such as: pre-production components, contract negotiations, purchasing orders, pricing, tooling, engineering changes and supply chain development
- Ability to conduct market research and analyze data effectively
- Bachelor's degree
- Able to lift 25 pounds
- 18 years of age or older
Desired Qualifications
- Experience at Hyundai, Kia, etc.
- MBA
- Experience with product management (Business Development) or program management
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