Now Hiring - Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. - ARG Sales Account Manager in Grove City, OH

Full description of the position

Summary of Position: Seeking Account Manager to handle OEM service accounts, as well as aftermarket customer accounts. Location: Grove City, OH Primary

Responsibilities

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• Responsible for developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships and communication with customers at both individual and company scopes.
• Provide good customer service, internal and external, and assist in problem resolution.
• Monitor customer orders - communicate lead-times, part availability, scheduled ship dates.
• Monitor, and act as an escalation point for accounts receivables.
• Seek opportunities and assume lead role in customer RFP responses. Facilitate the RFP process, deliver proposals and close business (with the help of cross functional team members when appropriate)
• Provide leadership and act as liaison between AGC and customer accounts.
• Provide inputs for the development and maintenance of accurate budgeting and forecasting of customer accounts, utilizing customer-supplied information as well as external market knowledge.
• Establish a role as the primary contact for customers and provide guidance to cross functional teams for successful growth of the customer.
• Effectively communicate and manage the process of aligning daily efforts with the annual strategic plan.
• Manage administrative functions to each OEM. This includes portal management, PO processing, development of supporting documentation, voice of customer, commercial negotiations, lead coordination of corporate/plant/customer activities, and high-level program management.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain & other cross functional teams to effectively meet customer needs and expectations.
• Participate in and influence the new model development process.
• Stays informed and communicates customer business opportunities, account changes, current conditions, prospects, and competitive landscape to protect revenue from competitors.
• Analyze customer forecasts compared to orders and lead conversations holding customers accountable for accuracy.
• Other tasks include: monitoring excess & obsolete stock, quoting, price data entry, customer credit requests.
• Approximately 10-20% travel may be required, which can fluctuate during temporary periods.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Must have an excellent understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• SAP proficiency preferred.
• Capable of completing objectives on-time with high accuracy and minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.
• Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions.
• Ability to present data in a logical manner for management.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams.
• Must present a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Capable of communicating effectively, written, and oral, with all organizational levels Education / Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge &/or Work Experience in the field of: Automotive Glass, Automotive OEMs, Automotive Replacement Glass (Aftermarket) Industry
• Experience with or for Glass Aftermarket companies - Safelite, Mygrant, Driven Brands, PGW, Pilkington
• Previous experience managing customer accounts or sales role. What can AGC Offer You? We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, paid company holidays, 401k with Company match, and opportunities for professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer - To be considered applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.