Inside Sales Specialist

SCHERDEL North America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in motor vehicle parts is seeking an entry-level Sales Support professional to assist Key Account Managers. This full-time role involves supporting customer communication, maintaining internal systems, and generating sales reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Administration or Engineering and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits include medical, vision, 401(k), disability insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; one year sales experience in automotive preferred.
• Proficient in Windows environment and standard applications required.
• Strong planning, organization, and negotiation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support communication to customers, SCHERDEL plants, and Headquarters.
• Act as liaison between customers, KAMs, and production plant.
• Generate monthly sales results and reports.

Skills

Efficient planning

Project management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding of drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration and/or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsible for the daily functions related to supporting Key Account Managers (KAMs) and the Sales department.

Essential Functions

• Support communication to customers, other SCHERDEL plants, and Headquarters.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, KAMs, and the production plant.
• Handle and follow up customer requests in coordination with KAMs and Local Team Members.
• Update and maintain SCHERDEL’s system.
• Follow up with RFQs (Request For Quotations), feasibilities, and program timing deliverable dates in coordination with the Customer, KAMs, and Project Management. Lead RFQ meetings on a weekly basis.
• Generate monthly sales results, reports, presentations, and data collection.
• Operate according to SCHERDEL’s and the customer’s quality and environmental system requirements.

Functional Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Administration and/or Engineering preferred. One year of sales experience in the automotive industry preferred, but not required.
• Computer skills: Profound competence in a general Windows environment and standard Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) required.
• Skills: Efficient planning, project management, organization and follow‑up skills, strategic planning, self‑driven and motivated, ability to prioritize activities, strong negotiation skills, ability to influence team members, technical understanding of drawings and specifications (highly recommended), adaptability, ability to overcome challenging situations.
• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness
• High interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Position Environment

• Must be able to perform duties in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel may be required.
• Daily use of technology, including long periods of computer and keyboard use.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance