Sales Office Specialist

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Summary:

Back-office support position within the USMCA OE-Sales Department providing support to the Director and Account Managers in the maintenance of all sales processes, projects and systems. Provides the Sales team with analysis of sales reports, customer and market data, while also working with Sales Excellence to optimize current systems and processes for improved efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all contract terms and conditions, price maintenance, purchase orders, product specific changes and changes to sales master data in VDS/SAP.
• Maintains all parallel sales systems, e.g., forecasting, budgeting, sales planning, audits, records of agreement while ensuring that all information is provided by the Account Managers.
• Works directly with Sales Excellence on the development and implementation of continuous improvement measures that lead to greater efficiency in back-office sales process and systems.
• Communicates with internal departments such as Logistics, Operations, Engineering and Program Management regarding planning and forecasting needs for the Sales Department.
  • Is the project lead from Sales in the preparation of all required information for external audits such as ISO and IATF and customer questionnaires with support of Director, Sales.
  • Updates monthly KPI reporting for Sales Department to ensure compliant to necessary sales processes.
• Acts as the primary interface for Account Managers located outside the Hamilton Plant. Helps to have questions answered regarding decisions and events.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Knowledge of reporting, configuration and best practices within a CRM solution; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and results orientation.
• Effective communication, both verbally and written, shares information and knowledge and engages in crucial conversations with a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable with engaging, working and collaborating at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to stay very organized, work with other colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses and displays a collaborative, positive mindset with a can-do attitude, and takes ownership delivers what is expected, tackles challenges and goes for it with passion!
• Possesses and demonstrates strong planning, organizational and follow up skills.
• Detailed knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple tasks/projects along with the ability to work in a fast paced team environment in a self-directed manner
• Demonstrated ability to use product knowledge to makes excellent decisions that result in improved customer satisfaction and is looked upon by others as resource for that knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional customer service manner when dealing with dissatisfied customers and demonstrate empathy for the customer's situation.
• Ability to contribute knowledge and information to assist the team, especially in the problem solving process. Resolve any interpersonal issues that arise that may jeopardize team successes.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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