About this opportunity
Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee Inc. lists this Technical Sales Engineer opportunity in gordonsville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manage sales activities from lead generation through award and production launch.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Coordinate and translate sales activities with company leadership, OEM’s and overseas sales and engineering teams.
Lead customer RFQ’s, prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and timing, and support contract discussions.
Initiate and manage projects from quotation through production start-up.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams, including OEM, overseas and local teams to ensure successful product launches.
Support product development, prototype builds, sample orders, and engineering/process changes.
Lead/Implement ERP, Microsoft 365, Power BI, AI, Excel, Access databases, and data analytics tools to manage customer information, monitor opportunities, and improve decision-making.
Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to identify new business opportunities and develop sales strategies.
Maintain customer records and serve as the primary customer contact and customer service for assigned accounts.
Lead and translate customer meetings, industry events, and travel as required to support business development and account management.
On-site and OEM liaison for outsourced IT and cybersecurity.
Develop sales strategy for future business as well as existing business
Support plant staff with major engineering/process changes as required
This is an on-site position at the Company’s facility and may require occasional travel.
Maintains customer files and acts as Customer Service representative for all customer bases.
Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or related field.
3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, metal stamping, technical sales, or a related industry preferred.
Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and customer requirements preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 to include Excel and Access databases, ERP systems, data management, and business intelligence tools.
Experience using AI, analytics, and reporting tools to support preferred business decisions.
Japanese language skills are required.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong customer focus with the ability to build long-term business relationships.
Ability to work effectively with domestic and international teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Act as Company Japanese/English translator as required to conduct business.
Training Requirements
All OSHA required Training,
Quality
EHS
Any Customer Specific Training for the global OEMs
Physical Demands:
Majority of time sitting at a desk utilizing a computer.
May require walking to and from shop floor to review products, processes or orders.
Some lifting between 25-50 lbs occasionally
Personal Protective Equipment
All PPE required in the facility at the different work areas.
Work Environment
Typical office environment with high emphasis on shop floor manufacturing environment. Good lighting and temperature controlled. xhmxlyz
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Worksite address
gordonsville, TN, 38563, US
Who can apply
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