Sales Specialist- Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

The Sales Specialist in  Grand Rapids, MI  supports the Business Development Managers and Amphenol Sales Team members to drive completion and closure of bidding activities. The Sales Specialist works with the Pricing and Engineering teams to gather and communicate information to the Sales team members and customers. The Sales Specialist helps drive sales by Mapping out customer programs and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with the Amphenol Sales team
• Participate in off-site visits to build and retain strong relationships
• Assist with twelve-month forecasts that include, sales goals, projections, and growth
• Work with the Purchasing team, Engineering team, Suppliers and Customers to facilitate bid opportunities
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and communicate to customers
• Provide pricing and technical assistance to both internal and external customers
• Help facilitate the effective hand-off of information from bid to contract performance phase
• Facilitate pricing opportunities in a timely manner
• Research the defense, aerospace and space market conditions to determine potential business opportunities
• Lead the development, delivery, and maintenance of marketing and sales materials
• Participate in launch support teams
• Provide excellent Customer Service to external customers to ensure a high level of customer support

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline, strongly preferred
• 3-4 years of experience in customer service, sales and/or marketing, strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• 10% Travel

About our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer : At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:

UNITED STATES

• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous 401(k) match
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

• Full benefits package
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.