Advanced Structural Technologies (AST) is an industry leading manufacturer of forged, flow formed and machined products for the space, defense, aerospace and automotive markets. As a fully integrated contract manufacturing business, all process steps are completed on site in AST’s facilities.

AST is located in Oxnard California 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean and California’s Pacific Coast Highway.

Job Description:

We’re currently searching for a Sales Associate who will be responsible for providing sales, marketing and customer service direction for the company’s automotive aftermarket wheel business unit. Those activities will include a wide range of activities from developing new customer relationships, executing marketing initiatives, supporting the customers initiatives within the company and supporting the activities of the sales department on a broader range of initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Able to acquire new accounts and relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Work with functional departments within the company to ensure program and customer requirements are being fulfilled.
• Function as the customer contact to manage and resolve any technical or administrative issues or concerns.
• Work with the marketing department to organize and develop marketing materials as necessary to promote products, designs and concepts.
• Do market research to identify new markets and potential customers.
• There will be periodic travel to visit with local customers in the LA area and go to trade shows.
• Set-up and maintenance of the customer database and lead management processes (through CRM software).

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Good problem-solving skills, reliable and dependable.
• Position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Wheel Business: 3 years (Required)
• Sales: 5 years (Required)
• CRM software: 3 years (Required)
• Problem solving: 3 years (Required)
• Organizational skills: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person