Associate Account Executive (1368)

HYUNDAI Translead Inc•San Diego, CA

About The Position

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously stive to be a respected global corporate citizen. Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Job SummaryThe Account Executive builds and grows revenue through trusted dealer relations and direct customer engagement, with an emphasis on in-person customer calls, pricing negotiations, and technical collaboration to design and spec trailers. The role partners cross-functionally (Engineering, Operations, Finance, and After-Sales/Service) to ensure seamless order fulfillment and after-sale operations and coordination duties. Success requires strong personal skills, advanced communication skills, and a sustained drive for success in a dynamic, travel-heavy environment. The Account Executive builds and grows revenue through trusted dealer relations and direct customer engagement, with an emphasis on in-person customer calls, pricing negotiations, and technical collaboration to design and spec trailers. The role partners cross-functionally (Engineering, Operations, Finance, and After-Sales/Service) to ensure seamless order fulfillment and after-sale operations and coordination duties. Success requires strong personal skills, advanced communication skills, and a sustained drive for success in a dynamic, travel-heavy environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
Less than 2 years of related experience in Business to Business sales
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM
Possess strong mechanical aptitude/understanding

Responsibilities

Establish and grow dealer relations while executing a disciplined cadence of in-person customer calls to qualify opportunities, shape requirements, and advance pipeline
Design and spec trailers in partnership with Engineering and Operations, translating customer use-cases (load, terrain, regulatory, and duty cycle) into manufacturable specifications
Orchestrate after-sale operations and coordination duties (order tracking, delivery planning, issue resolution, and feedback loops with Service/Quality) to protect customer satisfaction and retention
Maintain accurate CRM forecasting and prepare sales activity updates and performance reports for leadership
Uphold compliance with company policies, trade regulations, and safety standards
Assist with drafting quotes and escalate exceptions to senior staff
Build starter proposals with guidance to design and spec trailers using standard option sets
Coordinate order entry, logistics, and after-sale follow-ups and close the loop on basic service issues
Other duties as assigned