Now Hiring - Confidential - Director of Sales/New Model in Columbus, OH

Full description of the position

A crucial opening has arisen within atier one, automotive supplier for an experienced, talented leader to take on the role of The Director of Sales/New Model. This role is integral to leading, acquiring, and seamlessly launching new automotive business.

Position Summary

The Director of Sales/New Model provides strategic leadership to the Sales - New Model Development, Price Planning, Design and Quality Assurance areas, ensuring full functionality of the departments by:

• Directing and supporting team members in the performance of their duties.
• Establishing, communicating and measuring performance against objectives.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing new methods, processes, etc.

Essential Duties

• Develop strategic plans and creative concepts for growth and development of Design and Sales - New Model Development that are aligned with department objectives and budget targets.
• Maximize operating profit levels as it pertains to Design, Sales price and New Model Development (cost of production, quality, and methods of manufacturing).
• Oversee and ensure the management of all aspects of customer accounts to obtain positive customer relationships, contracts and amendments and a strong cohesive team.
• Propose new, strategic, business opportunities from existing and prospective accounts and oversee the negotiation prices on new model projects that are consistent with our capabilities and future direction.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve yearly cost down targets set by customers.
• Create strategic plans to achieve new model targets set by our customers and lead those managing all technical negotiations and aspects of customer projects.
• Facilitate assurance and reliability testing for new models, material and mass production products.
• Ensure capability to perform all required customer specification tests and regulation items by collaborating and overseeing new model schedules, manning and equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate warranty concerns to ensure that product performance is improving and costs are mitigated.
• Provide leadership to Associates through performance planning, ongoing feedback, and recognition to ensure clarity of expectations and achievement of departmental targets.
• To enforce and ensure company and departmental policies, procedures and work instructions are followed by subordinates.
• Address other issues and/or assume other responsibilities as opportunities arise. What We Offer
• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Executive Car Program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related Engineering field
• Master's degree in Business or related Engineering field, preferred
• 15 years of automotive experience including design engineering, production, product development, customer relations and negotiation, and quality assurance
• 10 years of leadership experience in manager and senior manager roles
• Experience applying regulations and customer specifications in a new product environment
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Experience creating and monitoring budgets
• Ability to understand product drawings
• Experience with lab experimenting and testing
• Budget creation and financial management/monitoring experience
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft products Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person