Welding Equipment Sales Manager at The Planet Group
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
About the Job
Job Description
Our client is looking for someone with experience in sales within the automotive industry. You must be able communicate effectively with clients and coworkers.
SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
? At least 5 years’ experience in OEM & 1st Tier Automotive Sales Activities (selling parts such as motors, seats, brakes, etc)
? Proficient in the use of Excel, Word & PowerPoint
? Familiarity with resistance welding
? Familiarity with laser welding a plus
? Must be a good listener, backed by good verbal and written communication skills
? Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
? Must have a valid passport
?Will go to Japan once or twice
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
? Degree in Electrical Engineering (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Responsible for overseeing interaction between the OEM and our company (WTC) to ensure maintaining a positive relationship between the OEM and WTC
?Prepare sales budgets and projections and approving expenditures.
?Planning and holding sales meetings.
?Maintain monthly forecasts based on sales input.
? Responsible for coordinating the commercial and engineering activities of WTC for the large OEM.
? Conduct/attend meetings with OEM Engineering and Purchasing departments.
? Schedule visits to OEM headquarters and individual plants to obtain feedback on our products and technologies, and explore other business opportunities that would enhance WTC’s profitability.
? Must be capable of navigating through OEM to find information worthy of forecasting, what, where, and when
? Ability to develop and efficiently present PowerPoint presentations to promote the company, products, and technology.
? Negotiate project pricing.
? Process APQPs’for new products and/or projects
? Frequent travel required – domestic & international
Benefits:
SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
? At least 5 years’ experience in OEM & 1st Tier Automotive Sales Activities (selling parts such as motors, seats, brakes, etc)
? Proficient in the use of Excel, Word & PowerPoint
? Familiarity with resistance welding
? Familiarity with laser welding a plus
? Must be a good listener, backed by good verbal and written communication skills
? Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
? Must have a valid passport
?Will go to Japan once or twice
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
? Degree in Electrical Engineering (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Responsible for overseeing interaction between the OEM and our company (WTC) to ensure maintaining a positive relationship between the OEM and WTC
?Prepare sales budgets and projections and approving expenditures.
?Planning and holding sales meetings.
?Maintain monthly forecasts based on sales input.
? Responsible for coordinating the commercial and engineering activities of WTC for the large OEM.
? Conduct/attend meetings with OEM Engineering and Purchasing departments.
? Schedule visits to OEM headquarters and individual plants to obtain feedback on our products and technologies, and explore other business opportunities that would enhance WTC’s profitability.
? Must be capable of navigating through OEM to find information worthy of forecasting, what, where, and when
? Ability to develop and efficiently present PowerPoint presentations to promote the company, products, and technology.
? Negotiate project pricing.
? Process APQPs’for new products and/or projects
? Frequent travel required – domestic & international
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
