Inside Sales Account Manager

Job Info

• Job Identification 117819
• Job Category Commercial
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 10:15 PM
• Locations 11711 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing relationships as well as favorable contacts with current and potential accounts. Primary activities are related to contract review, customer relations, Customer Service, sales support, account profitability and order processing. Responsible for overseeing customer order files, relationship with each customer, high level of internal communications between external sales, purchasing, planning, engineering, metallurgy, operations, and accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Supports the preparation of sales forecasts and ensures the forecast data is current and updated within the ERP system. Ensures that Customer’s purchase orders are in place to replace forecasts prior to launch.
• Acts as the leading support for budgeting and LQE activities
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both via telephone, in written format, and in face-to-face communications. The application of these skills is critical both with the customer and on an internal level (both on-site and within the Howmet Divisions).
• Develop and maintain positive customer internal relations. Demonstrates depth of relationships across the organization structure at Key accounts. Work through OTD and customer scorecards to achieve optimum rating, assists with monthly performance review reports
• Can lead Customer Visits/reoccurring meetings to the site working with external sales and internal stakeholders. Responsible for clear agenda items and preparation to present the best possible impression of the company to customers and external visitors
• Develop and track customer milestones
• Proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Familiar with MRP systems and can learn all necessary systems to effectively perform their functions
• Identifies and drives for improvements in sales processes and systems
• Pursues open non-conforming submittals for disposition with customer.
  
  Capable of negotiating discounts with customer to make the sale
• Responsible for maintaining export licensing with international customers.
  
  Understanding of product both import/export and working with customs brokers
• Proactively research and respond to customer inquiries regarding status of order, will investigate and resolve production status issues, drawing on organization to resolve roadblocks, will address shipping and scheduling issues, will proactively communicate with customer regarding changes in product availability or delivery schedules, and will work closely with purchasing, planning, engineering, and metallurgy in the initial contract review phase to ensure timely launch of customer orders
• Processes customer purchase order and reviews quote for accuracy to ensure original quote meets purchase order requirements. Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of order, responsible for commercial Contract review process and presentation of the CQRA pack to Quality, Engineering and planning generation of all appropriate documentation, ability to lead effort to launch product on time (critical job element)
• Must maintain order book with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to review current orders against expected engine build quantities, understanding of end user applications, ability to interface with customers when order activity doesn't keep pace with end user forecasts, ability to interface with outside sales representatives to resolve discrepancies, understanding of drawings, prints, and customer specifications is required
• Must have understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions. Maintains a safe, organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety, and procedures
• Some travel may be required in support of Customer Visits
• Performs related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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