Sales Rep I

Description

Advanced Composites: Driving Innovation in the Automotive Industry

At Advanced Composites, we're proud to be a leading supplier of TPOs (Thermoplastic Olefins) and Polypropylene Compounds to the North American automotive sector. We support both domestic and transplant OEMs, along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Through continuous innovation in materials, technologies, and processes, we deliver superior quality, performance, and cost efficiency to our customers.

Join Our Team as a Sales Representative

At Advanced Composites, relationships come first-both with our customers and with each other. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact. As a Sales Representative, you'll build strong customer relationships, serve as their primary point of contact, and ensure they receive the support and solutions they need. You'll represent ACP with professionalism and help drive long-term customer success.

What You'll Do

• Support sales strategy development with the OEM Leader to drive growth within assigned accounts.
• Serve as the primary contact for routine customer inquiries and help resolve issues in pricing, quality, delivery, sample coordination, and new product activities.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with customer teams including purchasing, engineering, materials, and manufacturing.
• Represent ACP professionally and communicate customer needs internally to ensure coordinated support.
• Participate in quarterly customer plant visits with Technical Service and OEM leadership to strengthen relationships and identify solution opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer requirements and ACP's product offerings.
• Prepare accurate monthly sales forecasts and support the annual budgeting process.
• Build trust through consistent, timely communication and follow-up.

What We're Looking For

• A Relationship Builder who communicates clearly and professionally.
• A Problem Solver who can respond to issues quickly and effectively.
• A Collaborator who works well with customers and internal teams.
• A Self-Starter with strong follow-through, organization, and time management.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate forecasts and support budget activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple customer requests.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Technical Service, Operations, OEM leadership, and other internal teams.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with SAP or similar systems (preferred).

Experience

• Internship, part-time, or project experience in sales, customer service, or related fields is helpful but not required.
• Sales or engineering experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Communications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Work Environment

This role may operate remotely and may require visits to customer or supplier manufacturing environments. Remote employees must maintain a professional home office space and may be required to attend periodic in-person meetings, training, or project activities. Up to 50% travel may be required depending on customer base and location.