Key Account Manager (Technical Sales)

ASYST Technologies, LP is a state-of the art injection molding, assemblies and automation provider known for engineered solutions, motion transfer assemblies, and problem solving in the automotive industry. We are an entrepreneurial, customer-focused, global organization committed to delivering exceptional products and services by empowering every employee to contribute to the growth and success of the company.

The Key Account Manager, following the sales strategy, will work with existing customers and identify and develop new customer contacts. This position will be responsible for generating value-added sales of engineered, product-focused assemblies and molded products. This role requires exceptional communication skills, as the candidate will interact with client Engineering and Purchasing Departments in a professional and engineering-oriented manner.

Key Tasks:

• Develop the sales strategy within the market and the accounts that supports the ASYST Strategic Plan
• Set growth and margin objectives for key customer accounts
• Develop growth plan, annual forecasts and monthly project updates for the assigned accounts
• Communicate the full range of ASYST expertise to include design, production, quality, delivery and competitive pricing to designated customers
• Arrange meetings on purchasing and engineering contacts to increase ASYST sales to existing and new customers
• Schedule customer visits in order to build a sound and professional business relationship
• Develop contacts throughout the entire customer organization identifying a champion in key departments.
• Determine customer requirements including design considerations, quality, price, and delivery
• As required, travel to global customer locations to support the ASYST strategic plan
• Professionally administer to the territory with correspondence, quotations, prototypes, production, order change notices (OCN), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), customer documents, and any other support necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of technical sales experience
• Demonstrated success managing relationships within the automotive industry
• Track record of success in delivering sales growth results
• Ability to explore new markets
• Knowledge of OEM testing procedures, as well as approval and PPAP processes
• Engineering, Marketing or Business Degree required
• A proven ability to build strong business relationships
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Forward-thinking, innovative, and proactive customer-focused mindset
• Capability to travel globally (up to 25% travel required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Plastics Industry

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard work?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 10 paid holidays plus vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities

We provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, age, race, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identification, physical or mental disability, or any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States.

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