Sales Development Manager

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Sales Development Manager fluent in Korean and English for LaGrange, Georgia. This key role involves supporting customer programs and project execution in the automotive industry while managing relationships with customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of automotive industry experience and strong project management capabilities. Willingness to travel within Georgia and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support customer development projects and manage project timelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between customers and suppliers.
• Assist with production planning and supply chain stabilization.

Skills

Bilingual Korean and English

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business communication tools

Job description

Sales Development Manager (Bilingual Korean/English)

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 Base Salary

Location

LaGrange, Georgia. Requires travel to Savannah, GA, approximately 3-5 times per month. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Job Summary

We are seeking a bilingual Korean/English Sales Development Manager to support customer programs, project execution, and business operations within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring successful program launches, production readiness, and ongoing customer support. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive manufacturing, project management, supply chain coordination, or customer program management and be comfortable working in a fast-paced international business environment.

Responsibilities

Customer Development & Project Management

• Support North American customer development projects in collaboration with teams in Korea
• Manage project timelines, customer requirements, and development activities
• Coordinate sample development, customer approvals, and program launch schedules
• Track project milestones and ensure projects remain on schedule
• Support the successful execution of new product launches and customer programs

Customer & Supplier Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact between customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Communicate with customers and suppliers throughout the U.S. and Mexico
• Support resolution of issues related to quality, delivery, and operational performance
• Follow up on customer requests and operational requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

Production & Supply Chain Support

• Assist with production planning and supply chain stabilization efforts
• Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, and supplier partners to support production goals
• Monitor production schedules, project status, and operational performance metrics
• Support issue resolution impacting production or customer deliveries

Business Growth & Localization Support

• Support localization initiatives for North American operations
• Assist with new business opportunities and customer program launches
• Contribute to the successful execution of automotive interior materials and manufacturing programs

Qualifications

• Bilingual Korean and English required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Experience with automotive interiors, textiles, interior materials, plastics, polymers, engineered materials, or related manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business communication tools
• Experience working with international teams is highly preferred
• Willingness to travel within Georgia as needed

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Department Head