What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sales Manager position at TI Automotive?
Position Summary:
Achieve recovery, sales and profit goals.
Responsibilities of Position:
- Focus on new business wins.
- Lead quote process ensuring quotes are submitted on time and according to financial targets.
- Focus on customer financial recovery.
- Key customer focus: Hyundai / Kia and possibly Mercedes
- Negotiates directly with the customer on all Commercially related topics.
- Supports Medium Term Plan process.
- May recommend product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.
- Establishes top level contacts with current and potential customers.
- Assist in identifying cost savings, cost recovery and quality improvement opportunities to meet customer and TI Automotive objectives.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation / communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work in an unstructured and frequently stressful environment.
- Understanding of and ability to work with drawings, specifications, etc. \
- Project management and multi-task prioritization.
- Self-directed with a high degree of self- motivation.
- Hands on approach with an attention to detail.
- Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 7-10 years of experience in automotive sales.
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field; master's degree preferred.
- MUST speak Korean.
- Hyundai/Kia sales experience.
Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:
- Valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
- Regularly travels to plant, vendor, and customer sites.
Working Conditions:
- Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds.
- Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
- Works within an automotive components manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
EEO Statement:
TI Automotive is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.