Description

Position at Sumitomo Wiring Systems (U.S.A.), Inc.

Responsibilities:

To work jointly with SWS USA and SEWS (Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems) to establish new business and new relationships with likely OEM's and The Big 3 auto companies in order to facilitate the business strategies and overall goals of both companies.

Duties:

• Daily activities related to developing new markets.
• Establishing, cultivating & maintaining effective lines of communication with prospective accounts as well as maintaining timely, efficient internal communication with SWS USA and SEWS.
• Coordination with Sales, Marketing and Operations regarding various activities including but not limited to Trade Shows, Promotional Materials, Sales Sheets, Displays, Product Distribution, New Products, Special Packaging and/or other related activities that may be required to meet goals and objectives.
• Designing planning strategies to aid in coordination of effective Sales Promotion Techniques that will ensure successful implementation of various Sales related activities.
• Analyze potential markets to determine customer needs and price scheduling.
• Negotiate contract pricing within approved guidelines.
• Prepare quotation responses.
• Respond to design change notices in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate monthly progress meetings between SWS USA & SEWS.
• Troubleshoot problems and develop timely, effective responses and countermeasures.
• Coordinate program planning with customers to ensure accurate identification of appropriate manufacturing schedules, goals, design criteria, costs and similar considerations.

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree or equivalent from a four year College or University in a related business discipline and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years directly related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. STL experience preferred.