Now Hiring - Inside Sales Representative in Southfield, MI

Opportunity

Our client, a leading manufacturer of battery cables and wire harnesses, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to join their Southfield, MI team as a direct hire for a hybrid (home/office) role.

Why Work Here

• Employee satisfaction: We support our employees in their development through individual training and long-term activities. Regular employee surveys serve as important feedback.
• Customer satisfaction: Being close to our customers means listening to individual problems. Our goal is long-lasting customer relationships with strong partners.
• Commitment to research and innovation: In our three key markets - automotive, industrial and elevator - we are technical pioneers. We actively exploit synergies between the different industrial sectors.
• Stability: From the founding over 75 years ago, there has been growth into an international group of companies that continue to be family owned.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the client quoting process from RFQ to award, product launch and into production by interacting with cross-functional groups internally
• Generate detailed price quotations and manage customer offer preparation during sourcing process
• Prepare detailed customer price breakdown forms
• Strong collaboration and alignment with Account Managers
• Actively support senior management team by generating business plan proposal presentations with all relevant RFQ details for approval
• Maintain, track and support all aspects of quoting and change management process (prototype orders, tooling, etc.)
• Assure accuracy of pricing by tracking and reviewing customer purchase orders to ensure they match with proposals and requirements
• Perform market analysis, forecasting, competitive analysis for both internal and external customers as required
• Support Account Management and Business Development teams in order to achieve revenue and profit to business plan and budget
• Strong collaboration with local and global Sales, Engineering and Operation teams
• Heavy use of SAP software

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree, ideally in a business field (Finance, Marketing, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience in Automotive Tier I or Tier II environment desired
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP preferred (used frequently in this role)
• Detailed-oriented with ability to evaluate complex cost calculations
• Self-directed and motivated to complete tasks and resolve issues with limited direction from management
• Patient and diplomatic with positive and optimistic attitude and always keep a professional demeanor
• Good communication and time management skills
• Team player with good organizational skills
• Able to interface with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams globally

Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity with salary of $50K to $53K annually, commensurate with experience
• Room for career growth in sales management
• 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal/sick days, and 13 paid holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan (100% match up to maximum of 4%)
• Employer Paid: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Hybrid work model: 2 days office, 3 days home

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