What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Muhr und Bender KG?
Are you ready to join a dynamic, innovative team and become an industry leader? Mubea is a global automotive supply company that can give you the career of your dreams. We employee over 15,000 employees in 20 countries and you could be one of them! If you are ambitious, focused, open minded and want be part of the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically in the areas of chassis, body, powertrain, e-mobility and electrification, you should apply now!
Job summary
Primary point of contact for customers, with a core focus on identifying, pursuing, generating, and securing new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with the existing client portfolio. Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive market expansion and revenue growth. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of sales and project activities aligned with the needs of the assigned customer portfolio and overall business development objectives, while fostering long-term client partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Focus on New Business Development by actively identifying and pursuing opportunities within both new and existing customer portfolios to expand market share and drive revenue growth.
- Conduct Regular Customer Visits to build strong relationships, understand client needs, and gain insights into their market environment.
- Manage RFQs and Quotations by obtaining requests from customers, issuing quotations in line with company pricing policies, and ensuring profitability is protected.
- Handle Purchase Orders and Delivery Tracking by managing customer POs, coordinating on-time delivery with customer service and sales administration, monitoring PO status, and alerting the company to any potential volume share decreases.
- Deliver Technical and Sales Presentations that clearly communicate the value, capabilities, and applications of Mubea’ s disc spring products.
- Organize and Lead Customer Meetings to discuss project requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment between customer expectations and Mubea’ s strategic interests.
- Quickly respond to customer’s needs and claims by working together with quality and technical teams, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining a positive brand image.
- Monitor Customer Payment Status to minimize overdue amounts and support healthy cash flow.
- Conduct Market and Competitor Analysis to assess Mubea’ s disc spring market share in the assigned area and identify strategic opportunities.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally with internal departments and headquarters (including engineering, sales, product management, and marketing) to support customer acquisition and drive sustainable business growth.
- Follow up laws, regulations and HSE rules, attend HSE activity and training timely, follow position HSE requirement.
Your profile
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Outlook, Internet software and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- SAP experience
- Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven business.
- Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization.
- Bilingual German/Spanish
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
What we offer
In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Job Reference: NAM01580