Sales Model Manager

SENIOR MANAGER OF SALES/NEW MODEL REQUIRED: Automotive experience including design engineering, production, product development, customer relations and negotiation, and quality assurancePAY: $120K - $140KVISA SPONSORSHIP: NOREMOTE: NOOur U.S. client is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Senior Manager to lead our efforts in achieving and launching new automotive initiatives.ABOUT Our Client:Our client is a comprehensive, top-tier automotive provider specializing in the creation and manufacturing of lighting gear, components, and electronic parts. Our Ohio location hosts lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated employees in Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service units. HOW YOU WILL EXCEL: ·Demonstrating effective organizational abilities·Attending to every intricate detail·Applying critical reasoning·Resolving issues efficiently ·Functioning effectively both independently and within a teamWHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Offering strategic guidance to Sales – New Model Development, Price Planning, Design and Quality Assurance sectors, ensuring complete operational effectiveness of the departments by:· Directing and assisting team members in executing their responsibilities. · Establishing, communicating and evaluating performance against goals. · Identifying opportunities for continuous enhancement and implementing new approaches, processes, etc.Formulating strategic strategies and innovative concepts for expansion and progress of Design and Sales – New Model Development that are in sync with departmental objectives and financial targets.Maximizing profit margins in relation to Design, Sales price and New Model Development (production costs, quality, and manufacturing methods).Supervising and ensuring effective management of all aspects of client accounts to secure positive customer associations, contracts and amendments and a united team.Presenting new, strategic, business prospects from current and potential accounts and supervising the negotiation prices on new model projects that align with our capacities and future direction. Crafting strategic plans to reach annual cost reduction targets established by clients. Developing strategic plans to achieve new model targets set by our clients and directing those managing all technical discussions and aspects of client projects.Facilitate assurance and reliability testing for new models, materials and mass production products.Ensure ability to conduct all necessary customer specification tests and regulatory items by collaborating and overseeing new model schedules, staffing and equipment.Assess and assess warranty concerns to enhance product performance and reduce costs.Leading Associates through performance planning, continuous feedback, and acknowledgment to ensure understanding of expectations and attainment of departmental targets.Enforcing and ensuring adherence to company and departmental guidelines, protocols and work instructions by subordinates.Addressing other concerns and/or assuming additional responsibilities as opportunities arise.HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED: · Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance401K Retirement Savings with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement and more!HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:Bachelor’s degree in business or related Engineering fieldMaster’s degree in business or related Engineering field, preferred15 years of automotive experience including design engineering, production, product development, customer relations and negotiation, and quality assurance10 years of leadership experience in manager and/or senior manager rolesExperience applying regulations and customer specifications in a new product environmentDemonstrated negotiation skillsExcellent customer service skillsDemonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated oral and written communication skillsExperience creating and monitoring budgetsAbility to understand product drawingsExperience with lab experimenting and testingBudget creation and financial management/monitoring experienceExtensive knowledge of Microsoft products WORKING CONDITIONS:Must meet SUS general guidelines for physical requirements.