Sales Engineer -- Automotive Parts Manufacturer (34162)

An international automotive component manufacturer in the Novi, MI area is looking for a Sales Engineer to join their Sales and Business Development department to handle existing account management and participate in new business development activities. The ideal candidate will have a stable and proven work history in automotive industry outside sales.

Responsibilities for Sales Engineer:

• Clarify needs of the customer and relay those needs into product solutions
• Maintain understanding of customers' product usage for accurate forecasting
• Represent company with customers and other industry events
• Relay customer needs to appropriate departments for next generation design directions, new products under development and pricing changes
• Provide quotations for company's products to customers for pricing and tooling
• Negotiate pricing and oversee technical requirements with customers
• Assist in planning and forecasting as it relates to products and customers

Qualifications for Sales Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; or equivalent education and experience
• Prefer at least 4 years of automotive technical sales or program management
• Working knowledge of cost accounting/financial basics
• Willingness to travel when necessary
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By collaborating closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.