Sales Engineer

Role Overview

This position will execute sales activities for Body products to Toyota and various customers. The incumbent will assist with the entire sales process, gather information for customer Request for Quote (RFQ), and set internal schedules to meet due date expectations. The Sales Engineer will learn to build piece-price quotations, negotiate pricing with customers, and develop short and long-term sales plans.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with the sales process, building quotations, negotiating pricing, developing sales plans, and supporting the launch of new programs. The Sales Engineer will also track and report profitability of products sold, participate in monthly sales meetings, and operate in a self-reliant manner while supporting cross-functional teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need strong organization skills, critical thinking skills, and data-driven decision making. You should have experience in the automotive industry, preferably with a Tier One supplier relating to Body products. Familiarity with OEM purchasing procedures and systems, particularly Toyota, is also beneficial.

Requirements

• Sales experience in the automotive industry, preferably with a Tier One supplier relating to Body products
• Strong organization skills (e.g. issue prioritization, time management, consistent and diligent record-keeping, etc.)
• Proven critical thinking skills and data-driven decision making
• Computer literacy: MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Dashboard), PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Approximately 25% travel requirements
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs