Sales person

Beschreibung

For our client, a Japanese automotive Supplier company in Wolfsburg, Germany, we are looking for a Sales person, who is responsible for managing and developing current customer accounts while growing new business opportunities.

1) Verantwortung

• Build and maintain effective long-term relationships and a high level of satisfaction with an assigned group of existing customer account(s).
• Conduct meetings face to face or online with customers as required.
• Serve as the point of contact between the company and assigned customers.
• Respond to a range of customer inquiries (e.g., RFQs, surveys, order status).
• Promptly prepare sales quotes that incorporate the cost of the product and the desired profit margin.
• Accurately input all customer orders.
• Maintain the price tracking system and monitor prices for booked business.
• Maintain good communication with Accounting Team and support and follow-up past due payments.
• Ensure all sales documentation is accurate and complete in compliance with the company policy and external requirements.
• Determine the effect of engineering changes to price.
• Create and monitor schedules to meet customer needs.
• Communicate customer requests/requirements to others, including production, quality, manufacturing etc.
• Effectively resolve company and customer issues in a manner that serves the needs of both the company and the customer.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the plants, engineering, other company departments and affiliate companies.
• Maintain accurate monthly sales forecasts for each customer and part number.
• Support budget preparation and creation.

2) Nachgewiesene Fähigkeiten

• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Good cost awareness throughout the complete work tasks.

3) Erworbenes Wissen

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field of study.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of sales experience working with a Tier I and/or Tier II Automotive Supplier or equivalent sales experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Business level of English and German is mandatory.
• Basic level of Japanese preferred, but not mandatory.