District Manager (Northern Ohio)

Thk America; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thk America is seeking a Sales Representative to drive sales in the United States. This role requires developing strong customer relationships, meeting sales targets, and engaging in product training seminars.

Successful candidates will have over 5 years of experience in sales related to motion control and engineering products, as well as excellent communication skills. A valid driver's license and an undergraduate degree in business or engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Sales experience in bearing, motion control, power transmission, or machine building.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Technical background in motion control and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly sales and revenue targets.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage project development and coordinate with engineering teams.

Skills

Product Knowledge in Linear Guides

Communication Skills

Technical Understanding of Motion

Microsoft Office Knowledge

Sales Experience

Education

Undergraduate College Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

AS400

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Detroit - Novi, MI 48375Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: SalesSummary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly sales and revenue targets
• Maintain strong customer business relationships and develop new ones through face‑to‑face sales visits to customers
• Drive communication and teamwork with Sales Administration Representative (Inside Sales) regarding customer activities
• Perform all account management functions including sales, product delivery, and accounts receivables
• Manage new project development coordinating with customer engineering and THK engineering
• Meet Sales call goals and other quarterly metrics as assigned by management (Career Path Program)
• Submit Sales activity reports in Salesforce the same day or by Monday at 8:00 AM CST the week following the call to count the call
• Timely and regular follow up on new and existing sales leads and inquiries converting as many as possible into sales
• Monitor open order report and work with customers and SAR to ensure timely delivery
• Develop strategies for penetrating new accounts
• Develop strategies for future growth in territory
• Sales Forecasts (OEM Registration) as required
• Make recommendations to Regional Management for new markets, suggest new products
• Timely submission of expense reports & vehicle mileage reports
• Conduct THK product training seminars on a quarterly basis
• Timely submission of monthly sales reports to regional sales management
• Continuously improve Relationship Selling Skills (RSS)
• Create and submit RSS Process Stories as requested (1–2 per year)
• Joint calls with Engineering staff at least once per quarter to generate new projects
• Participate in quarterly regional sales meetings and ongoing product knowledge training
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, carrying sample cases (2 at about 24 lbs. each), traveling, driving, flying
• Participate in THK‑related trade shows
• Manage and oversee the RMA process, ensure it is handled correctly and timely, facilitate the process to keep it moving, follow the process to ensure resolution
• Mentor new DM's in any aspect of performing their daily job functions including but not limited to customer relations, accessing data from either AS400 or Salesforce, assisting with internal procedures and processes, product assistance and RSS/TAP
• Work with Regional Management on strategies for increasing sales for the region, improving DM's abilities and ways of improving regional sales activities
• Other duties as assigned

Confidential Data

• THK Pricing and margin information
• Customer project and technical specifications
• Customer pricing

Qualifications

• Product Knowledge in Linear Guides, ballscrews, actuators, rotary bearings, motion control and power transmission
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, carry two 24‑pound sample cases, drive, fly, etc.
• Technical background, particularly understanding of motion, dynamics and statics as it pertains to sizing and applying linear motion products
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings as they relate to managing your accounts
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical persons
• Microsoft Office knowledge – Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Lotus Notes Email and Databases
• AS400 experience is a plus

Education/Field

• Undergraduate College Degree – Business or Engineering (Engineering preferred)

Experience/Field

• 5+ years Sales experience in bearing, motion control, power transmission, or other industry‑related experience (i.e. machine building, robotics, automation)

Language Skills

• English communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Mathematical Skills

• Understanding of physical motion conditions and how they relate to applying THK product

Reasoning Ability

• Planning, time management
• Multi‑tasking
• Evaluating

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

• Balance – Frequently
• Climb – Occasionally
• Crawl – Occasionally
• Fine Finger/Small Tool Skill – Frequently
• Foot Controls – Frequently
• Hear – Regularly
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. – Frequently
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs. – Frequently
• Reach – Occasionally
• Sit – Regularly
• Stand – Regularly
• Talk – Frequently
• Twist – Occasionally
• Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion – Occasionally
• Vision – Regularly
• Walk (short distance) – Regularly

Travel Demands

• Drive Vehicle – Frequently
• Air Travel – Occasionally
• Overnight Stays – Frequently

Work Environment

• Personal Protective Equipment Required – Occasionally
• Exposure to moderate noise – Occasionally
• Exposure to dust – Occasionally
• Exposure to temperature extremes – Occasionally
• Exposure to fumes or toxic substances – Not required