Sales Specialist

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri is seeking a corporate sales professional to promote and sell DENSO products within assigned accounts. You will manage BMW and Volvo relationships, pursue leads, visit customers, assess needs, negotiate pricing, and close orders.

You will coordinate pre-production activities, PPAP schedules, and cross-functional collaboration while tracking performance and market insights. English fluency is required; German or Swedish proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• 0-4 years of experience in a sales or business development role
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Fluency in English mandatory; German or Swedish proficiency advantageous
• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Customer service skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills with ability to gather and analyze data
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell DENSO products and services within assigned accounts and geographic/product areas to meet sales targets
• Serve as primary point of contact for BMW and Volvo accounts
• Pursue leads, visit customers, assess needs, recommend products and services, negotiate pricing and delivery, and conclude sales orders
• Build and maintain customer, plant, affiliate, and internal stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate pre-production activities, orders, quotes, pricing, product schedules, tooling, and part readiness
• Coordinate production parts approval process (PPAP) schedules and launch preparedness
• Address customer requirements, capacity issues, delivery targets, design changes, and quality issues
• Follow up on accounts receivable issues and ensure related paperwork is accurate and complete
• Gather customer, competitor, business, and market information and relay insights to management
• Implement customer/product strategies and assist with sales plans and business opportunity identification
• Support product phaseout activities and help prevent obsolescence
• Assist with cost analysis, value-added opportunities, profitability tracking, and cost-saving efforts
• Negotiate pricing, cost reductions, and parts-release timing internally and externally
• Assist with RFQ preparation, review, follow-up, and adherence to internal processes
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals
• Maintain records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market data
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

• Promote and sell DENSO products and services within assigned accounts and geographic/product areas to meet sales targets
• Serve as primary point of contact for BMW and Volvo accounts
• Pursue leads, visit customers, assess needs, recommend products and services, negotiate pricing and delivery, and conclude sales orders
• Build and maintain customer, plant, affiliate, and internal stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate pre-production activities, orders, quotes, pricing, product schedules, tooling, and part readiness
• Coordinate production parts approval process (PPAP) schedules and launch preparedness
• Address customer requirements, capacity issues, delivery targets, design changes, and quality issues
• Follow up on accounts receivable issues and ensure related paperwork is accurate and complete
• Gather customer, competitor, business, and market information and relay insights to management
• Implement customer/product strategies and assist with sales plans and business opportunity identification
• Support product phaseout activities and help prevent obsolescence
• Assist with cost analysis, value-added opportunities, profitability tracking, and cost-saving efforts
• Negotiate pricing, cost reductions, and parts-release timing internally and externally
• Assist with RFQ preparation, review, follow-up, and adherence to internal processes
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals
• Maintain records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market data
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• 0-4 years of experience in a sales or business development role
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the internet and Explorer applications
• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Customer service skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills with ability to gather and analyze data
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Fluency in English mandatory
• German or Swedish proficiency advantageous
• Passion for the automotive industry

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong sales acumen with the ability to promote and sell automotive products, manage customer relationships, and coordinate production processes. Proficient in negotiation, data analysis, and effective communication to drive business success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Target Achievement
• Customer Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Automotive Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sales Presentations
• Cost Analysis
• RFQ Preparation
• PPAP Coordination
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• Customer Service
• Business Development
• Market Analysis
• Sales Strategy

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Internet Applications
• Explorer Applications