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Job Description
As a member of the Seating team, the Sales Manager will be responsible for overall commercial ownership of new and awarded business for their assigned customer base. This position will also require leadership qualities to logically work through issues, responsible for key account managemet, customer support, understand the general market and trends and provide strategic feedback to assist in decision making for the sales organization.
Responsibilities
Lead key growth and account management initiatives in assigned product lines & customer basis
Support the development & execution of specific customer strategies in support of, and in collaboration with regional, global sales strategies and goals
Establish & grow solid relationships with key customers including purchasing, engineering, and other relevant functions
Support tech shows, technical presentations, and marketing efforts at OEM, Tier and internal customers
Build Lear internal relationships with key global engineering & commercial team members
Travel as required to customerplants, fabric plants, andother locations
Support overall fabric organization through various reporting, system and other functions
Growing margin on awarded programs
Seeking out new business opportunities
Growing the top line revenue for assigned customers
Processing and creating quotations to our customers
Follow up on quality or material delivery concerns
Identify key decision makers at potential customers and develop business relationships in order to secure new business
Your Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in engineering or business-related field
5+ yearsof experience inautomotive fabric for seating, overhead systems, and other applications
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Understanding of basic finance elements
Strong technical acumen
Ability to operate autonomously and proactively
Strong team player & ability to manage global cultures
Bonus If You Have
Spanish, Korean, or Japanese language skills
Textile engineering, program management, or quality experience
Seating, overhead systems, roller shade product experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.
