What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Extension, Inc?
The Sales Manager has primary responsibility for the quotation process and functions as a project manager to transition new business into manufacturing. This position will be a primary liaison to the customer for integration into the manufacturing process. The Sales Manager will work with customers, vendors, and internal staff to ensure that all customer expectations are met. The Sales Manager will meet and/or exceed customer expectations with the highest level of quality and customer service.
Essential Functions
- Communicate with plant personnel to provide customer’s time schedules, material concerns, visits, production runs, trials, and equipment availability information.
- Serve as a liaison between external customers, sales, and management.
- Determine essential priorities of customer requests and projects.
- Work with Engineering and Plant Managers to establish labor rates and manning for quoting purposes.
- Determine and implement the needs of the customer.
- Obtain specifications on raw materials from customers.
- Work with Purchasing and other plant personnel in the procurement of such materials.
- Facilitate the quoting function, including maintenance of historical database of customers, products, and pricing.
- Maintain and promote strong work ethics and uphold all company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of prior experience in a contract manufacturing or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business information, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Strong project management skills and excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong customer relationship management experience.
- Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and the ability to apply such concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions) to practical situations.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), experience with Google Suite, and Microsoft Outlook.
Salary Information
- $50k - $75k/year based on experience
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000