Sales Account Manager

JTEKT Column Systems North America • Hopkinsville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off-road/utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sales Account Manager to join our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years account/project management experience preferred, with automotive experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player and model employee.
• Ability to work with and communicate with others.
• Confident, self-driven, and dynamic.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve sales targets.
• Ability to lead a project using own initiative and working as part of a team.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate/accessible and organized documentation.
• Ability to present results and strategy at the senior management level.
• Ability to effectively manage customer and staff relationships.
• Ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Effective and productive meetings.

Nice To Haves

• automotive experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop productive client relationships.
• Oversee projects and business relationships with assigned accounts.
• Maintain and communicate customer timelines and deliverables.
• Initiate and develop strong relationship with customer base.
• Analyze all existing program profitability and perform cost improvement activities to add value to the product and recover loss.
• Lead new business RFQ meetings and manage tracking of quote performance to assure timing and targets are met or addressed.
• Responsible for cost estimate for new products.
• Field account and product-related calls from clients.
• Address client concerns and ensure the resolution of issues in a timely manner, with follow-up when appropriate.
• Manage, support, and service the account-related needs of an assigned set of strategic customers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Virtual Medical Services
• Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + company match
• Company paid life insurance and STD
• Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED