Sales Account Representative -Automotive Parts (35642)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer in Dayton, OH is seeking a Sales Account Representative to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business, relevant sales experience, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time role that may require nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing is a must.
• Ability to travel once a week (nationwide/overnight).
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Contact and visit potential clients to establish new business opportunities.
• Research industry trends and create opportunities to expand business.
• Manage existing customer relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Sales experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Overview

An automotive parts manufacturing company in the Dayton, OH area is seeking Sales Account Representative to join their team! This role is focused on new business development. They are looking for someone who is out-going and team-oriented to reach out to new and potential clients. Travel is required occasionally. This is a direct-hire and full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Contact and visit potential clients within assigned territory to establish and develop new business opportunities
• Research the latest industry trends and create new opportunities to expand business
• Manage and maintain existing customer relationships and act as a customer liaison to different company departments
• Interface with customers regarding product issues, questions, etc.
• Provide quotes and pricing for customers
• Assist with program and product development and planning for future sales activities
• Provide timely activity reports to management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Must have prior Sales experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing
• Ability to travel once a week (nationwide/overnight)
• Ability to multi-task and manage complex projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.