Sales Engineer

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Company: Aisin World Corp of America

Department: OE Sales - Asian Body (Functional)

Location: Northville, MI

Aisin Group Overview:

AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are, the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Execute sales activities for Exterior Body products to various OEM's and automotive parts
• The sales activities areas follows (but not limited to):
• Lead the entire sales process for various products, set the schedule for the RFQ and quotations and gather all information required for quotation.
• Build piece price quotations and submit to customers on time, by understanding the products, target & market price for the products, manufacturing processes, cost structures and profit
• Negotiate pricing with each customer's Purchasing personnel based submitted
• Develop and execute short and long-term sales plans based on gathered account data/information, considering product, AISIN, customer and market conditions.
• Support the launch of new programs, track and report profitability of products sold, including prototypes, components and production.
• Conduct monthly sales meetings with AISIN North American Plants (NAP's), in order to closely communicate and to identify and meet AISIN expectations.
• Operate in a self-reliant manner while supporting AISIN's cross-functional teams in their daily activities for their commodities.
• Promote cost reduction activities with NAPs and AISIN cross functional teams, in order to achieve cost reduction targets specified in the annual expectations given by customers.
• Responsibly plan yearly/monthly business activities within established budget constraints by defining the targets/tasks/expected. Prioritize the daily work according to Company policies by timely consulting with the management.
• Operate with "cross-functional" approach and accordingly accept/assume new responsibilities as dictated by business environment.
• Function as a key person to compile/summarize/analyze necessary data and develop summary and status documents / materials for products you support.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Sales experience or internships in the automotive industry, preferably with some experience relating to Body related products i.e. Sunroof, Door, Aerodynamics and Aluminum/resin/steel products.
• Familiarity with OEM purchasing
• Computer literacy (Word,Excel,PowerPoint).

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Bilingual capability (Japanese or Spanish)

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Marketing or

Travel Requirements

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

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Bonus Overview

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on individual performance, job level, and company performance.

Benefit Overview

Aisin World Corp. of America offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Aisin is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, Aisin is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at jobs@aisinworld.com or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

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