Market Solutions; AMS) Manager

P&L Responsibility for AMS activities (e.g., retrofit, refurbish, used press sales) for AIDA and other OEM equipment. Responsible for all aspects of AMS products / services: obtain clear definition of Customer's request, create and present quote to customer, order processing, project management, and customer interaction from start to finish. Responsible for developing lead generation (i.e., a "hit-list" of critical end-users) and actively pursuing strategic opportunities.

Manage direct reports (technical and project management personnel) on the AMS team. Contact AIDA

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or an Associates degree with with equivalent work experience in Service or with capital equipment.

• Five or more years of experience working with capital equipment (metal stamping and material handling equipment preferred and aftermarket upgrade / retrofit experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 20-25% of the time - predominantly to customer sites between MI and AL.
• Excellent communication skills for Customer interaction. Knowledge and experience in developing a sales funnel, managing a portfolio of developing sales opportunities, and closing new orders. Experience preparing sales quotations, order entry and invoicing, project commissioning.
• Basic understanding of blueprints, and Bills of Material (BOMs). Experience with parts, external services like rigging, and procurement.
• Experience working with Japanese businesses is a plus.
• Sourcing and managing third-party partners / suppliers and internal purchase requests.
• General knowledge of integrated business information systems (SAP preferred).

AIDA-America Corp. is the North American manufacturing headquarters for AIDA Engineering Ltd., one of the largest stamping press manufacturers in the world with over $730 million in global sales.