Responsible for driving sales growth in the automotive industry, supporting distributors, and achieving sales goals.
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Responsibilities:- Lead initiatives in the US to grow product sales in the OE automotive industry and Autobody Refinish market
- Support distributors on end user applications and expanding the existing footprint
- Recommend product portfolio requirements for growth, and gain internal acceptance and action via compiled business assessments, voice of the customer and presentations
- Achieve territory sales and profitability goals provided by Market Segment Manager
- Support Company business objectives, goals and plans and provide leadership within scope of responsibility to meet and exceed expectations
- 3+ years of work experience in industrial or automotive OE surface finishing application environments
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field
- Negotiation and contract management skills
- Experience in paint related environments; Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers
- Understanding of basic OEM paint operations; E-Coat, Primer, Top Coat, and Ovens, Dirt in Paint or Defect analysis, and General knowledge of Autobody Refinish market
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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