What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at Hutchinson?
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing support to Account Managers involved with the sales of prototype and pre-production orders to Hutchinson’s customers and prospects in the region. The successful delivery of a first spot orders is a “stepping stone” to developing solid and long term partnerships.
The duties also include a supporting role with active communication and marketing efforts in front of Hutchinson’s customers.
The position acts as a “face” of the company with a goal to elevate brand awareness and recognition for Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems in the North American light and heavy duty industrial market.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilize Hutchinson tools to coordinate spot buy orders prototype and pre-production RFQ’s
- Provide office support to Sales Staff with the set-up of new customer accounts with the accounting personnel
- Quote prototype costs with the support of Prototype shops located in France, Mexico, and the Sales personnel in N.A.
- Accountable for on-time deliveries of first orders to all customers
- Coordinate and communicate prototype delivery schedules to Automotive and Appliance OEMS, in addition to Industry
- Primary liaison for prototype management to the manufacturing plants, process engineers and product engineers.
- Coordinate and communicate the publication of annual pricing revisions set by the Sales managers to the various tiers of industry customers
- Gather and maintain CRM database.
Educational and Skills Requirements
