Inside Sales Coordinator

Sumitomo Electric; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Wiring Systems (U.S.A.) Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Coordinator to manage customer RFQs, prepare accurate quotations, and coordinate pricing and delivery for SWS component products.

This role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous data accuracy, and excellent communication with internal teams and customers. The responsibilities include processing quotations, coordinating with accounts, assisting with sales forecasting, and supporting new program launches by setting up part

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and automotive experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy are required.
• Professionalism in interactions with internal and external customers is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with computer proficiency, are required.

Responsibilities

• Process quotations based on customer RFQs and emails promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with all personnel in a team environment.
• Identify key relationships for all customer RFQs.
• Coordinate with customer accounts related to RFQs.
• Prepare price calculations prior to quotation submission to customers.
• Assist Customer Service and Sales teams with sales forecasting.
• Support new program launches by setting up new part numbers and prototypes.
• Communicate daily with tier sales and OEM account managers regarding RFQ components.
• Work with internal departments to ensure prompt service and maintain pricing accuracy.
• Perform other duties to support the Sales team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sumitomo Wiring Systems (U.S.A.) Inc.

Job Title: Inside Sales Coordinator

Department: Components Sales Group - Novi

Reports To: Sr. Sales Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approved Date: 07/15/2026

Summary

The Inside Sales Coordinator is responsible for managing customer RFQs, analyzing customer requirements, preparing accurate quotations, and coordinating pricing and delivery information for SWS component products. This position requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, data accuracy, and excellent communication abilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process company quotations based on customer RFQs and emails in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate as required with all personnel in a team environment.
• Identify key relationships for all customer RFQs.
• Coordinate with customer accounts related to RFQs.
• Prepare price calculations for the team prior to quotation submission to customers.
• Assist Customer Service and Sales teams with sales forecasting.
• Support new program launches by setting up new part numbers, quoting prototypes, and production part numbers.
• Communicate daily with tier sales and OEM account managers regarding RFQ and related components.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure prompt service to customers and maintain pricing accuracy.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Sales team.

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail, ability to evaluate customer accounts accurately, and consistently meet deadlines are required. Professionalism in interactions with internal and external customers is mandatory. Strong analytical and organizational skills, along with computer skills, are required.

Education And/Or Experience

A bachelor’s degree and one to three years of related automotive experience preferred. Direct experience with EDI systems, release management, and web-based supply chain management systems is not required but a plus, along with general knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of data, variables, and instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form to formulate business proposals in areas of responsibilities.

Communication Skills

High-level proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional and technical business data and resource materials, writing reports and business correspondence, and effectively presenting information. Strong negotiation skills are also required.

Compensation

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and competencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation as well as a strong benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWS-USA is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.