What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - Metal Formed Products position at Angstrom Automotive Group LLC?
Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading full-service supplier for Automotive and Industrial OEMs.US Based a privately held company, founded in 1999. Global Headquarters AAG is in Southfield, Michigan, USA.AAG is a group of 14 Companies (30 locations) across North & South America and Europe with over 4000 employees worldwide has more than 4.0 million square feet of manufacturing floorspace Offering a vast portfolio of all types of parts including metal-formed, resin-based, electrical, lighting, and more.
Role Overview :
Angstrom is seeking to fill a Sales Manager position for its Metal Formed Group. This consists of four main companies that produce : Steel Stampings, Tubular Product Assemblies for Thermal and Cooling applications, Steel Forgings, Suspension parts, and Driveline parts. This is a replacement role for an existing departure.
Nature of Work :
The work consists of account management of existing customers supporting on-going production (engineering changes, capacity studies, program extensions, cost reduction efforts) and the development of new business from both existing customers and targeting new customers.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Sales manager will work the existing Sales and Engineering Teams on supporting ongoing production business, newly won programs that are launching and working on new business opportunities. Due to the wide variety of product offerings, the ideal candidate should be at ease managing many projects at once. Sales Manager will be the primary commercial contact point for customers procurement departments.
Minimum Qualification :
Education – Bachelor of Business or Engineering preferred
Experience – 8-10 years experience as an account manager for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier in the automotive field, preferably in the Metal forming area.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies :
Experience using MS Office tools (Word, PPT, Excel), good analytical skills, understanding part cost structure, and ability to transfer company cost information into customer part breakdown forms. Experience with part cost development a plus (cycle-time, labor, variable / fixed OH, SGA etc. Good people skills are a must as are communication skills. You should be well versed in presenting Company presentations to prospective customers.
Working Condition :
The position is full-time on-site (no WFH or Hybrid). Moderate travel to customers and / or plant facilities, supporting the customer. Travel is domestic. Work is an office environment. Position is located in Southfield, MI.
Additional Requirements :
Knowledge of major OEM portal usage (GM, Stellantis, VW, Nissan, Ford, BMW etc.).
EEOC Statement (only applies to US-based jobs) :
Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at AAG is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. AAG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin / ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.