Sales Specialist, Midwest - Detroit and Chicago

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Are you a recent college graduate? Are you interested in Sales? We are looking for self starters with great time management skills to build a career with Tenneco.

In this role you will implement sales and marketing programs to customers. We are looking for individuals in Chicago and Detroit. You would be responsible for contacting and making sales presentations to new account prospects. Daily call activity at traditional and retail level customers. Sell new accounts indirectly. Responsible for merchandising, marketing and promoting the sale of DRiV products. Help manage account calls and activity with sales leadership team guidance

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attending customer meetings and making presentations.
• Selling and promoting products to both existing and potential clients
• Profitably grow business within the assigned area.
• Resolve all customer requests/complaints within the area, balancing customer delight against solutions in the best interest of the company.
• Supplying the management team with reports on customer needs or interests, and competitive activities
• Provide local market insight and growth opportunities to internal stakeholders
• Monitoring competitors' sales activities
• Assisting with corporate marketing strategies and expanding the company to new markets
• Understand and communicate information on all product lines, company policies concerning terms and conditions of sale, including pricing, discounts, returns, credits and warranty.
• Daily call activity at Retail and Traditional channel - focusing on bays
• Implement marketing programs and market the repair shop and service loyalty program
• Complete all requested/required paperwork in a timely manner, manage in the best interest of the company all assets assigned and utilize good judgement in commitment and spending of company funds.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with company, customer and industry personnel.

Requirements

• Permanent work authorization in the U.S. (No sponsorship is available for these positions)
• Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Ability to relocate
• Ability to travel both by car and air 50-60%
• Availability to start employment in 2023
• Interest in a long-term career with an automotive manufacturing company

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of accomplishments in educational environment or previous work experience
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate strong analysis, problem solving, and written and verbal communication
• Desire to continuously learn and take on complex assignments
• Passion for continuous learning and career advancement opportunities

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.