Sales Assistant Manager

POSCO AAPC; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

POSCO AAPC in Alabama is seeking a Sales Assistant Manager to support the Marketing, General Manager and Sales Leader in growing existing and prospective customers to meet growth targets.

The role covers pricing strategy, contract management, order fulfillment, accounts receivable, claim handling, inventory monitoring, market insight, and HQ communications to ensure alignment with directives and successful new business development.

Job description

The Sales Assistant Manager is responsible for providing direct support to the Marketing/ General Manager/Sales Leader in the ongoing development of existing and prospective POSCO AAPC customers to ensure that the department can meet its growth targets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals that have a disability to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Safety: Put "Safety" as the top priority. Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

2.Work Ethic: Employee must consistently practice cost saving, production efficiency, improvement, and work enhance. Also, maintain an organized work environment. Develop and manage the general affairs budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.

3.Price & Contract Management: Manage price negotiation and contracts. Develop pricing strategies and ensure contract compliance. Conduct market research.

4.Order Management: Manage the order fulfillment process, from placement to delivery. Use order systems, coordinate teams, and communicate with customers. Monitor performance metrics.

5.A/R Management: Manage accounts receivable, from invoicing to collections. Analyze data, and communicate with customers. Minimize bad debt.

6.Claim Handling: Manage the claim lifecycle, from reporting to resolution. Investigate claims, negotiate settlements, and process payments. Ensure regulatory compliance.

7.After Sales Care: Provide comprehensive after-sales support. Address inquiries, resolve issues, and build customer relationships. Collect feedback for improvement.

8.Inventory Level Management: Manage and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability. Forecast demand, coordinate with procurement, and optimize stock levels. Minimize excess inventory.

9.Market Insight: Conduct market research and analysis. Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges. Provide strategic recommendations to inform decisions.

10.Interdepartmental Communication: Facilitate effective communication between departments. Coordinate projects, share information, and resolve issues. Build strong relationships.

11.Headquarters Communication and Fulfillment: Act as the primary point of contact for headquarters. Proactively communicate updates, fulfill requests for information and reports, and ensure alignment with HQ initiatives and directives. This includes anticipating HQ needs and proactively providing necessary information.

12.New Business Development: Proactively identify and research new business opportunities and potential customers. Develop strategies to target and acquire these new accounts. This may involve market research, networking, and lead generation activities.

13.Workload Management and Distribution: Receive project assignments and orders from team leaders. Assess project requirements and distribute tasks effectively to junior marketing team members based on their skills and capacity.

14.Task Monitoring and Progress Tracking: Monitor the progress of assigned tasks, ensuring that junior team members are following established procedures and meeting deadlines. Proactively identify and address any roadblocks or delays.

15.Performance Feedback and Coaching: Provide regular feedback to junior team members on their performance, offering constructive criticism and coaching to help them improve their skills and efficiency.

16.Communication and Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact between team leaders and junior team members. Facilitate clear communication of project requirements, deadlines, and any changes in scope.

17.Other duties as assigned by Team Leader.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.