Sales Program Manager

SINJIN TEXAS INC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier is seeking a Sales / Program Manager to coordinate cross-departmental efforts to launch programs on schedule. This role involves managing customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and several years of automotive sales experience, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales automotive experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage accounts and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in Tier 1 Automotive Sales OEM required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments to launch programs on time.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage customer accounts effectively.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Problem-solving abilities

Bilingual in Korean

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Sales / Program Manager

Department: Sales & Engineering

Supervisor: Director of Sales

This position is based in Michigan

Overview

Sinjin Plastics Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and supplies automotive interior and exterior plastic parts in South Korea and internationally. Its exterior parts include side handles, cover-fog lamps, grill radiators, molding doors, hood tops, nozzle windshield washers, spacers / lamps, side mirrors, doors / fillers, garnish upper products, garnish license plates, handle liftgates, cap wheel alloys / wheel covers, spacer / extension covers, and others. The company’s interior parts comprise I / P hang-on-parts, plastics injection parts, cap consoles, and vent-nozzles. Sinjin Plastics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1987 and is based in Incheon, South Korea.

General Job Description

The Sales & Program Manager is responsible for coordinating with other departments to launch programs on-time and assist to conclusion of the program. Resolve issues including changes to products and quality issues using problem solving tools, and manage project cost while communicating financial impacts of program direction to all stakeholders. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with customers through regular communication, exemplary client services, and the ability to foster new relationships to build our customer base. Sales: Business Development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the business leader responsible for Programs / Projects from inception to the conclusion of the program.
• Coordinate with other departments or members in the organization to achieve specified goals / key deliverables. (Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Production)
• Develop and maintain program timing plan with all key milestones.
• Track all open issues, conduct review meetings internal and external with customers, mitigating risks or resolve issues where possible.
• Communicate changes to all stakeholders, collect and present cost for changes to the customer and internal teams.
• Build rapport and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Take full responsibility in leading the organization to launch program.
• Manage customer accounts and relationships.
• Visit existing customers as well as build new customer base.
• Travel to meet face to face with customers.
• Develop new business with new customers.
• Utilize exceptional communication skills in a sales capacity as well as to effectively work through issues with clients, demonstrating listening skills, patience, and superb problem-solving abilities and follow through.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minor Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use multiple computer systems i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Internet based systems.

Qualifications for the Job - Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree for Entry Level role; we would consider some key certifications with up to 3-5 years of sales automotive experience.
• Excellent strategic planning, communication and interpersonal skills for both internal / external stakeholders.
• Need to be able to travel within USA, to Mexico, South America and Asia.
• Experience in a Sales capacity managing accounts and customer relationships.
• Proven ability to forge and maintain good working relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Marketing techniques and experience.
• Team player who takes initiative to support our customers, production team, and sales team.
• Bilingual in Korean is a plus.
• Tier 1 Automotive Sales OEM is required.
• PM, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality (APQP) is beneficial.
• Must be able to pass drug test and background check.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and time management skills are required.

Requirements

• Must be able to sit and use a computer for up to 3-5 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Stand for several consecutive hours with frequent bending, twisting, reaching, stooping; walk; sit; use hands to grip.
• Must be able to tolerate an air conditioned industrial warehouse environment.
• This position is based in Michigan.

Company Description

Sinjin Texas develops, manufactures, and supplies automotive interior and exterior plastic parts. Parts include side handles, cover-fog lamps, radiator grilles, molding doors, hood tops, nozzle windshield washers, spacers / lamps, side mirrors, garnish upper products, garnish license plates, liftgate handles, cap wheel alloys / wheel covers, spacer / extension covers, and other automotive parts.