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This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This role located at our World Headquarters in Detroit, MI.The Sales Manager is responsbile for supporting all commercial activities related to the Dauch domestic OEM group for Forgings and Machined components. Implements processes, tools, and structures to support the sales organization's operations.\nJob Description:\nPlan, coordinate and manage the promotion and sales of Dauch products to assigned customers, ensuring that Dauch is appropriately visible as a supplier of forged products, and is included in new business opportunities\n\nResponsible for managing the customer quote process, including coordination of cross-functional team and preparing formal quotation for the customer.\n\nDevelopment of OEM Long Range Product Plans (LRPPs) and thus Dauch target markets.\n\nMonitor competitive products and competitors marketing activities.\n\nParticipate in development and maintenance of customer/sales database.\n\nService current customers by maintaining rapport; making periodic visits; auditing for new opportunities; responding to requests; resolving problems.\n\nIdentifie new customers by studying sales statistics; estimating sales volume; qualifying potential customers.\n\nDevelop new customers by establishing new distribution channels; explaining product potential to retailers; identifying possibilities for product improvements and new products.\n\nAccomplish sales objectives by obtaining and negotiating contracts.\n\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nRequired Skills and Education\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.\n\nKnowledge and understanding of automotive business and basic business finance.\n\n5+ years experience in sales/marketing of OEM components, (Toyota/Honda/Nissan experience a plus)\n\nExperience with sales processes and balancing customer relationships\n\nAbility to travel for customer meetings (up to 20%).\n\nAbout Dauch:\nDauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.\nDauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail . 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