Sales Executive

Freudenberg Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a sales-focused professional to drive growth in the US OE automotive and Autobody Refinish markets. You will lead initiatives, support distributors, and shape product portfolio requirements through customer insights and performance data.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial or automotive surface finishing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong negotiation and contract skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in industrial or automotive OE surface finishing applications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field
• Negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience in paint related environments; Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers
• Understanding of OEM paint operations; E-Coat, Primer, Top Coat, ovens; defect analysis

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 footprint
• Recommend product portfolio requirements for growth with internal approvals via assessments and VOC data
• Achieve territory sales and profitability goals as directed by Market Segment Manager
• Support company objectives and provide leadership within scope of responsibility

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Customer relations

Paint industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Business/Marketing related degree optional

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP