Sales Specialist

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Sales Specialist in the Toyota Weatherstrip Sales department. The Sales Specialist functions with a high degree of autonomy under the direction of the Manager, and is responsible for responsible for professional level sales process support for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Manage orders from customers and coordinate with AMC team members

* Prepare, submit, and negotiate pricing for pre-production and prototype orders

* Diligently track and record all orders and quotes in the appropriate worksheets and systems

* Manage open issues with AMCs and external customers including ordering, quality, and delivery

* Work cross-functionally to coordinate pre-production and prototype concerns with the customer

* Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts

* Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success

* This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Certifications and Education

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required

Experience

* Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in an Engineering or Sales function is preferred

* Previous experience in a Sales role is preferred

Physical Requirements

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

* Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2010 or newer is required

Work Environment

* Office Environment

Additional Competencies

* Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required

* Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required

* Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required

* Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required

* Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required