Oem Sales Manager - Lincolnshire, United States - Kubota Engine America

Kubota Engine America
Kubota Engine America
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Lincolnshire, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

_The role is located in Lincolnshire, IL (north of Chicago). This is a hybrid role (after 30 days)._

Job Description Summary


The Sales Manager for OEM Direct Sales team is responsible for developing and maintaining sales for existing OEM customers accounts as well as generating new markets for Kubota engines.

This position requires you to develop strategic plans that coincide with market trends, corporate goals, and objectives. This position is the "window" and direct link for all activity and communication between direct OEM customers and Kubota.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned Direct OEM business activity in a professional and profitable manner.
  • Conduct all sales activities related to North America market with respect to assigned OEM Customers: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for serial production (samples, timelines, pricing, R&D), change management/cost study, project development customer portal interface.
  • Prepare and maintain a travel agenda that demonstrates engagement with your assigned customers and establish a routine visit schedule with direct OEM customers
  • Consult with customers to define market needs and analyze data to advise on or to recommend solutions utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology
  • Monitor direct OEM inventory levels and demand.
  • Identify underperforming customers and develop strategies and or plans to achieve a positive result
  • Maintain uptodate understanding of industry trends, technical developments, and competitive activity that effect current and future markets utilizing trade publications along with regional trade shows applicable to markets we serve
  • Develop sales and marketing forecasts for each direct OEM in accordance with meeting assigned objectives.
  • Develop sales targets and market share goals annually that will meet and exceed the objectives established by management
All internal interfaces such as controlling (finance), accounting, engineering, logistics, production, quality, project management

  • Provide sales and technical expertise for trade shows, exhibitions and assist with sales programs and promotions
  • Export various reports from SAP and prepare business relevant charts and graphs, compile, calculate, summarize and present data to management.
  • As we often supply engines to DOEMs and OEMs who make similar equipment your ability to work and maintain the strictest level of confidentiality is imperative. Establish work procedures and processes that support company and departmental standards, procedures, and strategic directives
  • Develop and maintain a team effort within the department that is customer focused
  • Communicate, organize, and maintain confidential information and material
  • Keep KEA and your colleagues aware of changes in the market and activity amongst our competition
  • Support coworkers in other departments as needed
  • Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities
  • Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Have a strong ability to manage customers while paying strict adherence to our corporate goals and objectives
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills, energetic, and have a strong desire to succeed in sales demonstrated by a history of strong sales achievements
  • Basic understanding of warranty, and warranty adjudication
  • Basic understanding of order processing
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the OEM industry
  • Ability to multitask, establish priorities and meet deadlines, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment
  • Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Ability to comprehend a variety of instructions, both oral and written
  • Ability to communicate in a professional manner
  • Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in challenging situations
  • Excellent presentation skills and excellent power point knowledge
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and perceptiveness
  • Utilize sensible approaches to business matters
  • Have a working knowledge of Word and Excel.
  • Ability to utilize SAP for business analysis
  • Travel is both expected and required, expect to travel on a weekly basis often overnight on an as needed basis, international travel while infrequent is also expected and required
  • Ability to develop and maintain long term relationships with customers that are mutually beneficial and profitable for KEA
  • General understanding of the international rules for the interpretation of trade terms (incoterms)
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and discernment skills for various decisions such as addressing highly complex customer issues. Excellent analytical skills

Education and Training

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field o
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