Sales Manager

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Job Posting Title

Sales Manager

Job Description Summary

Leads commercial activities related to AAM powdered metal, forged and machined product. Develop and attain short-term and long-term goals and use data for successful sales processes, issue identification and business performance improvement.

Job Description

• Identify new customers by studying sales statistics; estimating sales volume; qualifying potential customers.
• Develop new customers by establishing new distribution channels; explaining product potential to retailers; identifying possibilities for product improvements and new products.
• Initiate sales process by building relationships; qualifying potential business; scheduling appointments.
• Develop sales by making initial presentations; explaining product and service enhancements and additions; introducing new products and services.
• Develop new applications by preparing specifications in partnership with product engineering.
• Close sales by overcoming objections; preparing contracts.
• Contribute information to sales strategies by evaluating current product results; identifying needs to be filled; monitoring competitive products; analyzing and relaying customer reactions.
• Contribute to Sales department and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• College degree or equivalent with strong technical proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Hardworking and Self Directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of business and basic business finance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Confirmed sales wins preferred
• Experience in component sales/marketing
• Experience with sales processes and balancing customer relationships
• At least 5 years sales experience
• Powdered metal, forging and/or machining sales experience preferred

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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