150393 Account Manager
Our customer located in Southfield / Plymouth, MI is seeking an experienced Account Manager for a direct hire position.
This position will start in Southfield, MI. In March 2016, it will move to Plymouth, MI.
The salary range for this position is $85,000/year to $105,000/year, depending upon level of experience. Company car or car allowance provided, with a bonus potential of 8% to 11%.
General Summary
The Account Manager is the lead commercial contact and works together with the Application Engineer to provide the necessary service to the customer. The business situation and individual skills may dictate the method of meeting these responsibilities, but the end result will always be superior customer service and the advancement of the business. The Account Manager is responsible for performing the necessary job functions needed to fully support customer projects.
The Account Manager assumes full and complete responsibility for assigned OEM accounts by establishing close contact with all relevant customer personnel to gain their assistance in the development of our products and programs; to discover new applications and technologies; to resolve product engineering problems; to assist in design changes; and obtain approval of assigned product lines on all appropriate applications.
Job Responsibilities
• Ensure that all commercial, engineering, technical and quality issues are discussed and resolved with the appropriate customer and internal personnel.
• Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of quotations, sample and initial production shipments.
• Maintain effective communications with the powertrain organization with respect to business trends, marketing conditions, and competitive changes.
• Coordinate and organize visits to plants and technical sites to ensure that the customer's needs and requirements are being met.
• Actively participate in achieving corporate and divisional goals and objectives as to quality, cost, profitability, productivity, customer service, and adherence to budget goals.
• Keep fully informed of product and manufacturing changes that are internal and external to the organization.
• Develop new accounts, markets or products that allow the organization continued growth and profits.
• Support development of sales plan / forecast, long-term strategic plan and competitor information.
• Monitor and assist in accounts payables.
• Have the ability to perform detailed customer presentations.
• Have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Have the ability to evaluate the business issues and prioritizes activities.
• Communicate the changing needs of the marketplace to assist in the development of new products and materials.
Additional Information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business is highly preferred. If lacking a degree, candidate must be willing to pursue completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive sales experience.
• Experience with selling automotive powertrain products preferred.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
• OEM Client experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to travel 35% to 40% (mainly 1 to 2 day domestic trips). May also be required to travel to Puebla, Mexico (4 to 8 times per year).
• Must have a good driving record.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150393 Account Manager in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 to 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!
Our customer located in Southfield / Plymouth, MI is seeking an experienced Account Manager for a direct hire position.
This position will start in Southfield, MI. In March 2016, it will move to Plymouth, MI.
The salary range for this position is $85,000/year to $105,000/year, depending upon level of experience. Company car or car allowance provided, with a bonus potential of 8% to 11%.
General Summary
The Account Manager is the lead commercial contact and works together with the Application Engineer to provide the necessary service to the customer. The business situation and individual skills may dictate the method of meeting these responsibilities, but the end result will always be superior customer service and the advancement of the business. The Account Manager is responsible for performing the necessary job functions needed to fully support customer projects.
The Account Manager assumes full and complete responsibility for assigned OEM accounts by establishing close contact with all relevant customer personnel to gain their assistance in the development of our products and programs; to discover new applications and technologies; to resolve product engineering problems; to assist in design changes; and obtain approval of assigned product lines on all appropriate applications.
Job Responsibilities
• Ensure that all commercial, engineering, technical and quality issues are discussed and resolved with the appropriate customer and internal personnel.
• Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of quotations, sample and initial production shipments.
• Maintain effective communications with the powertrain organization with respect to business trends, marketing conditions, and competitive changes.
• Coordinate and organize visits to plants and technical sites to ensure that the customer's needs and requirements are being met.
• Actively participate in achieving corporate and divisional goals and objectives as to quality, cost, profitability, productivity, customer service, and adherence to budget goals.
• Keep fully informed of product and manufacturing changes that are internal and external to the organization.
• Develop new accounts, markets or products that allow the organization continued growth and profits.
• Support development of sales plan / forecast, long-term strategic plan and competitor information.
• Monitor and assist in accounts payables.
• Have the ability to perform detailed customer presentations.
• Have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Have the ability to evaluate the business issues and prioritizes activities.
• Communicate the changing needs of the marketplace to assist in the development of new products and materials.
Additional Information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business is highly preferred. If lacking a degree, candidate must be willing to pursue completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive sales experience.
• Experience with selling automotive powertrain products preferred.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
• OEM Client experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to travel 35% to 40% (mainly 1 to 2 day domestic trips). May also be required to travel to Puebla, Mexico (4 to 8 times per year).
• Must have a good driving record.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150393 Account Manager in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 to 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!