Senior Sales Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

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Uitenhage, South Africa, Western Cape, ZA

5d ago

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Our client, in the automotive industry, and based in Uitenhage is currently looking to employ an experienced and dynamic Senior Sales Engineer (strictly an EE appointment);

who has a relevant commercial or technical qualification!

Purpose of the job :

To promote the company and obtain new business (local and export) in addition to ensuring on timeous delivery to customers in line with releases and orders.

To further ensure the servicing General Sales of the market through subordinates. Maintain market intelligence with regard to the companies, customers, competitors and products.

Key Performance Areas :

Visit customers on an ongoing basis to;

Assist Product Development Department to obtain new business and to promote company products according to plan

Coordinate the development of new business with Product Development in accordance with customer requirements

Provide technical and service assistance to customers as required

Promote company products and new developments to customers

Follow-up and action budget quotations, and sample status reports, product development etc

Ensure that customer requirements are met e.g. provide official quotations, samples etc

Receive and prioritise customer requirements liaise with relevant departments and Management to arrange deadlines, quality standards, production planning (MPS), build priorities etc.

Follow-up and keep customers informed regarding any delays, new delivery dates etc

Receive, investigate and process customer claims

Monitor and analyse market trends

Prepare sales forecast and compile O. E. Sales and General Sales budgets

Assist with implementation of O. E. and General Sales Advertising and promotional matters in accordance with marketing plan

Receive and coordinate the processing of O. E. Releases

Ensure regular feedback to customers re-changes to releases, penalty costs, mode of transport, component shortages, etc.

Conduct analyses of release data and advise management of build trends, which may affect production schedules

Negotiate and process all obsolescence claims

Maintenance of discipline and morale, allocation of duties, training and development of subordinates to ensure the highest degree of efficiency and personal growth

Negotiate prices with customers

Any other tasks or duties as assigned by Management from time to time

Requirements :

A relevant commercial or technical qualification

Five years relevant experience in the automotive manufacturing field a Tier 1 supplier to OEM’s

Good communication, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

A high degree of integrity is also essential in view of the constant exposure to confidential information / material.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail essential

Ability to operate under pressure and frequent change

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