What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Account Manager position at BGT Staffing?
Summary:
Highly automated, state-of-the-art tier-1 supplier of mechanical assemblies to OEM’s in the automotive industry is seeking a Sales Account Manager to lead new business development and ongoing sales activities within the North America Automotive Industry. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Builds strong customer relationships and provides hands-on leadership of North American sales and marketing efforts.
Develops new business and provides effective ongoing sales support of existing business.
Acts as a liaison between customer purchasing representatives and internal colleagues in managing, analyzing, implementing, and negotiating complex commercial and other business-related issues.
Provides sales support in all program activities from initial product concept to product phase-out. Receives and distributes RFQ packages. Builds and submits quotations, usually through customer portal applications.
Communicates (verbal and written) directly with OEM customer purchasing teams.
Receives, processes, and distributes customer purchase orders for prototype parts, production parts, and post-production parts.
Works with accounts receivable to resolve purchase order and payment discrepancies.
Attends meetings and executes project activities with multiple OEM’s and MAG USA Engineering.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years successful experience in a similar position within a tier-1 automotive supplier.
Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, accounting, or business degree preferred.
Proficient with MS Office software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Hands-on knowledge and experience with GM, Toyota, Stellantis, & Ford quote submission systems and T&C’s.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with colleagues and customers on strategic issues.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, data driven, and detail oriented.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Projects a professional image at all times.
Conditions of Employment:
Salaried position.
Hours worked according to the demands of the operation.
Ability to travel up to 10% in the US and globally.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000