Job Title: Account Manager

Job Description

The Sales Account Manager functions as the direct contact with the customer, specifically with OEMs such as Stellantis and Tesla. The Account Manager will track RFQs, establish and maintain product pricing, coordinate tooling kick-offs and timing, manage samples and trial part orders, maintain online customer portals, and produce and maintain various sales reports. The role involves developing strategies to increase sales in the future for the assigned OEMs and tier suppliers.

ResponsibilitiesGenerate customer quote requests through presentations and promotional materials.Provide quotes to customers and monitor quote status.Plan basic sales strategies to sustain sales growth, collaborating with the engineering department and management.Communicate frequently with customers to acquire information about part usage and initial sales planning.Acquire customers’ vehicle development and end of production schedules.Inform and request capacity confirmation from the production control department for additional quantities.Execute the internal business award process.Manage new customer setup, customer credit, and payment processes.Negotiate customer-owned tooling repair costs and approval and costs for obsolete customer-owned tooling.Coordinate the improvement of standard operating procedures.Prepare and present sales data and strategies to the sales department management.Perform a variety of tasks within the sales area using creativity and judgment.Essential Skills2+ years of sales experience (ideally with Stellantis, but flexible in that space)Bachelor's Degree.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and some PowerPoint.Ability to travel to customers, mostly locally within the Michigan area.Additional Skills & Qualifications5+ years of experience is preferred.Ability to speak on their network and past experience with OEMsFamiliarity with a variety of plastic resins, injection molding processes, metals, and forming processes.Team player and self-motivated.Organized, task-oriented, and able to multi-task.Work Environment

This position operates in a small engineering office, Monday to Friday from 8-5. The dress code is business casual. You will be working in a small team of 3 sales coordinators, 3 Account Managers, and a Director. The hybrid schedule includes working in the office 2 days a week, typically Monday and Thursday, with the remainder of the week remote. A car allowance is provided, and there are strong forecasts for 2025 with opportunities for advancement based on performance. The bonus is based on company performance, individual performance review scores, and seniority, typically paid around July 4th and Christmas holidays under normal business performance situations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $47.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 25, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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