Primary purpose of the job
To lead and manage the Sales and Marketing function within the organisation by developing and maintaining sustainable customer relationships, identifying and securing business opportunities, supporting new projects and product changes, and ensuring commercially sound quotations and proposals. The role is responsible for aligning customer requirements with internal manufacturing, engineering, quality and project teams to support business growth, customer satisfaction, profitability and compliance with relevant industry standards, legislation and quality requirements.
Key Performance Areas
Managing sales and marketing department
Maintaining client and internal departments relationship
Initiate new projects and product changes
Key Relationships; Internal and External
Focus
Knowledge and Skills required.
Tool & fixture manufacturing
Sound Knowledge of legislation
Project Management
Understanding of quality systems
Self-driven (Work independently)
Extensive Computer literacy (Word & MS Projects, CATIA) and IT literature
Communication and interpersonal skills
Display commercial acumen and analysis skills. Advanced numeracy skills required
Ability to plan and prioritise as required
Sound understanding of the commercial processes and ability to formulate quotes
Able to work alone and in a team
Analytical
Relationship building skills
Advanced Negotiation and Management skills
Advanced Literacy skills (read and write: English)
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Sales & Marketing/Business Management
Previous experience in Account Management in an automotive manufacturing environment
Proven track record in project management and client growth
Flexibility and adaptability to ever changing work environment challenges
Minimum of 1 year process planning within an automotive environment
Minimum of 1 year time management and motion study
Minimum of 2 years tool and Jig manufacturing
Minimum of 1 year procurement or sales experience
Minimum of 2 years assembly and press shop environment
MS Office
CATIA Knowledge
