150444 Automotive Account Manager
Our customer located in Plymouth, MI is seeking an experienced Automotive Account Manager on a direct hire basis.
The salary range for this position is $85,000/year to $95,000/year, depending on level of experience. A company car and a 15% potential bonus are available. Relocation is available.
This company WILL NOT offer sponsorship or consider OPT candidates.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with potential and existing customers.
• Obtains and process RFQ requirements.
• Receives and verifies customer purchase orders (PO’s).
• Routine commercial and technical interaction with automotive manufacturers (OEM’s), including international and service entities.
• Visits to the engineering, purchasing and manufacturing sites of assigned automotive (OEM’s).
• Provide technical assistance in systematic problem-solving initiatives, and communicating / collaborating with internal departments and customers as necessary.
• Identify, develop and prepare quotations for new business opportunities and/or to reflect product design evolution.
• Ensure preparation of documentation and/or reports are completed as requirement (NAFTA, AALA, CAFE, etc.).
• Lead project management to communicate and ensure customer timelines are met.
• Negotiate and/or assist in resolving customer issues (pricing, quality, etc.).
• Develop and implement strategic plans, sales forecasts, marketing plans and materials, etc. required to effectively and profitably grow assigned customers.
• Review and monitor product development activities to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met and/or exceeded.
• Document and report, as appropriate, sales results, requirements, market trends, variances, etc.
• Provide commercial and technical assistance effectively on a global basis.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in OEM / Tier automotive sales and account management.
• Previous experience in negotiating with purchasing and/or engineering departments is preferred.
• Project management experience is desired.
• Experience in dealing with GM, Ford, Chrysler or Toyota, and a good understand of their related processes/systems (SSTS, SDS, SOR, SOW, etc.), including their APQP process is desired.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle sub-systems (steering, driveline or vehicle dynamics is preferred).
• Excellent planning and organization skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented / multi-cultural environment utilizing effective interpersonal skills.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication / presentation skills, written and verbal along with having excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers.
• High degree of initiative with ability to make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of PC’s and related software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 10% to 20% travel is required both by car and plane. The travel will depend on the program assigned. If working on a global program, it will involve international travel to Japan and Europe as well as our manufacturing facilities here in North America. The travel will not exceed 25% though.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150444 Automotive 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 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 Plymouth, MI is seeking an experienced Automotive Account Manager on a direct hire basis.
The salary range for this position is $85,000/year to $95,000/year, depending on level of experience. A company car and a 15% potential bonus are available. Relocation is available.
This company WILL NOT offer sponsorship or consider OPT candidates.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with potential and existing customers.
• Obtains and process RFQ requirements.
• Receives and verifies customer purchase orders (PO’s).
• Routine commercial and technical interaction with automotive manufacturers (OEM’s), including international and service entities.
• Visits to the engineering, purchasing and manufacturing sites of assigned automotive (OEM’s).
• Provide technical assistance in systematic problem-solving initiatives, and communicating / collaborating with internal departments and customers as necessary.
• Identify, develop and prepare quotations for new business opportunities and/or to reflect product design evolution.
• Ensure preparation of documentation and/or reports are completed as requirement (NAFTA, AALA, CAFE, etc.).
• Lead project management to communicate and ensure customer timelines are met.
• Negotiate and/or assist in resolving customer issues (pricing, quality, etc.).
• Develop and implement strategic plans, sales forecasts, marketing plans and materials, etc. required to effectively and profitably grow assigned customers.
• Review and monitor product development activities to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met and/or exceeded.
• Document and report, as appropriate, sales results, requirements, market trends, variances, etc.
• Provide commercial and technical assistance effectively on a global basis.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in OEM / Tier automotive sales and account management.
• Previous experience in negotiating with purchasing and/or engineering departments is preferred.
• Project management experience is desired.
• Experience in dealing with GM, Ford, Chrysler or Toyota, and a good understand of their related processes/systems (SSTS, SDS, SOR, SOW, etc.), including their APQP process is desired.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle sub-systems (steering, driveline or vehicle dynamics is preferred).
• Excellent planning and organization skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented / multi-cultural environment utilizing effective interpersonal skills.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication / presentation skills, written and verbal along with having excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers.
• High degree of initiative with ability to make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of PC’s and related software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 10% to 20% travel is required both by car and plane. The travel will depend on the program assigned. If working on a global program, it will involve international travel to Japan and Europe as well as our manufacturing facilities here in North America. The travel will not exceed 25% though.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150444 Automotive 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 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!