JOB TITLE: Sales Manager - Home Appliance Components
LOCATION: Within driving distance of Madison, WI or else willing to fly to Madison on a regular basis within a USA location
TRAVEL: Up to 50%; mostly domestic travel
JOB TYPE: Full-time, direct hire with full benefits
Job description: Our client is a global leader providing engineered manufactured solutions to the consumer products industry and is searching for a Sales Manager. We are looking for someone with a can-do personality and a proven track record of success supporting a high-growth company.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Building a relationship with the customer to eliminate any misunderstandings and gain a competitive edge.
- Acquire customer information and keep the plant informed on all pertinent changes and other necessary events.
- Communicate all necessary plant requirements to the engineering department for customer request follow through.
- Follow up with engineering to assure all necessary information is completed within the time parameters the customer established.
- Reviews and analyzes sales and operational records and reports; uses data to project sales, determine profitability and targets, and identify potential new markets.
- Identifies and analyzes customer preferences to properly direct.
- Responsible for all product quotations
- Responsible for maintaining and administering the product estimating and quotation module in the Interactive System
- Keeping cost sheets and gross margin log updated on all active parts
- When plant assistance is necessary, communication and coordination will be completed.
- Keep the customer informed on all projects and quality problems, changes, or general information that would assist the plant
- Responsible for administering the New Product Introduction Policy
- Product phase outs: coordination between the plant and customer to assure a smooth transition and eliminate obsolescence.
- Working with customer engineering on proposed changes by the plant: tolerances, etc.
- Working with Engineering on process development for final market costing
- Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and extends the company's reach
- Complete all preliminary costing and competitive comparisons
- Travel schedule will be scheduled in monthly increments and will vary from month to month
Qualifications:
- Experience in Sales and Marketing
- Strong communication and personal time management skills
- Administration and Management
- Must have at least 5 years of experience
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Travel requirement:
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Experience:
- technical sales into the home appliance industry: 1 year (Required)
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Work Location: Remote