Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions

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An international automotive component manufacturer in the Farmington Hills, MI area is looking for a Sales Manager responsible for implementing sales programs and managing the sales team. Responsibilities: - Manage sales team, including training and motivating staff to achieve planned goals - Maintain effective relationships with customers - Maintain company's ability to meet budget and sales targets - Review and maintain customer quotations - Respond to various customer questions related to RFQs, order status, costing and program timing -Lead initiative to identify new business opportunities -Negotiate pricing, cost reduction and payment terms with customers Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, engineering or related field - At least 7 years of account management and/or business development in automotive industry - Experience managing and mentoring a sales team - Experience with automotive OEMs and tiered suppliers as customers - Japanese language skills are a plus - Ability to travel up to 25 percent - Strong communication and organizational skills Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.