Key Account Sales Manager

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Related Bonus

Health Insurance

Car Allowance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Sales Lead in Hopkinsville, KY to grow product sales in the OE automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in automotive surface finishing, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or marketing. Responsibilities include supporting distributors, recommending product portfolio requirements, and achieving sales and profitability goals. This position offers benefits like health insurance, a performance-related bonus, and a car allowance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of work experience in industrial or automotive OE surface finishing application environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience in paint related environments; Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers.
• Understanding of basic OEM paint operations; E-Coat, Primer, Top Coat, and Ovens.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in the US to grow product sales in the OE automotive industry.
• Support distributors on end user applications and expanding the existing footprint.
• Recommend product portfolio requirements for growth.
• Achieve territory sales and profitability goals.
• Support Company business objectives and provide leadership.

Job description

Overview

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

• Benefits – Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• Health Insurance – Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Car Allowance – You receive a monthly allowance to buy or lease and maintain a personal vehicle.
• 401K Match – Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Paid Holidays – With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Hopkinsville, KY

Remote

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP

You support our team as

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in the US to grow product sales in the OE automotive industry and Autobody Refinish market
• Support distributors on end user applications and expanding the existing footprint
• Recommend product portfolio requirements for growth, and gain internal acceptance and action via compiled business assessments, voice of the customer and presentations
• Achieve territory sales and profitability goals provided by Market Segment Manager
• Support Company business objectives, goals and plans and provide leadership within scope of responsibility to meet and exceed expectations

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of work experience in industrial or automotive OE surface finishing application environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field
• Negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience in paint related environments; Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers
• Understanding of basic OEM paint operations; E-Coat, Primer, Top Coat, and Ovens, Dirt in Paint or Defect analysis, and General knowledge of Autobody Refinish market

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.