[Hiring] OEM Sales Manager @German American Chambers of Commerce

Role Description

The company is looking for a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven track record who can develop and grow OEM sales in the North American automotive market as well as non-automotive markets. The role will report to the CEO & President.

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Identify and locate new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls.
• Develop and execute specific sales strategies for each potential OEM account.
• Manage the entire sales process and ensure that sold projects get developed and delivered on time and budget.
• Answer RFQs, negotiate prices, terms of sales, and/or service agreements; prepare contracts and submit orders.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to ensure purchase orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
• Apply knowledge of the product features to match products to the needs of clients.
• Answer inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.
• Coordinate with global key account team to ensure information sharing and aligned sales strategies towards the global OEM accounts.
• Communicate and coordinate sales forecasts, stock levels, purchase orders, and other matters related to managing this account.
• All other sales duties as assigned by the CEO & President.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in automotive sales or account management.
• Must have knowledge/experience of injection molding or plastic manufacturing in the automotive industry.
• Must have track record of managing sales activities of others to achieve revenue objectives.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of and/or adaptability to company culture.
• Strong problem-solving and team building skills.
• Collaborative attitude and focus.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada, and internationally on a limited basis.

Benefits

• Being part of a “startup” organization in the US with support from European Headquarters.
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, life etc. with great employer contribution.
• Attractive PTO package.
• 401K.
• Bonus potential.

Company Description

The company is a German Automotive parts manufacturer specializing in plastic injection molding, metal parts, and assembly. They have started operations in Germany in the 1930s and now count a little over 1500 employees worldwide across 6 sites.