【YKK Europe】
YKK Europe ltd – TFM division, has a unique opening for a Sales Account Manager & Engineer in our Seligenstadt (Germany) office. The position will require a unique combination of skills and experience to develop the current business and generate new business within the Automotive sector. This is a truly Sales and Technical role suited to an ambitious and driven individual.
Company Overview:
Since its founding in Tokyo in 1934, YKK has been a leader in producing zippers, plastic hardware, hook and loop fasteners, webbing tapes, and snap and buttons. With a global presence in 72 countries and regions, YKK is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the textile and sewing industries by making the most of their respective regional characteristics. Guided by company’s philosophy, “Cycle of Goodness,” emphasizes the belief that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others, we are expanding business and fostering a culture of mutual respect, integrity, and social responsibility.
The responsibilities include:
* Promotional activities (across Europe) / prepare presentation materials / presentations / marketing.
* Negotiate prices / services with customers, determine / manage sales prices.
* Target programme progress management.
* Market research / analysis (customers/competitors), customer interviews / actual vehicle surveys / exhibition surveys, etc.
* Identification of customer requirements and issues for new product development / organisation of development requirements / development requests.
* Technical proposals to customers.
* Support the planning and promotion of various strategies (product strategy / supply strategy).
* Collaboration with affiliated companies and support until the start of mass production and supply.
* Collaboration with relevant departments (R&D, affiliated companies, etc.).
* Technical trouble-shooting (in collaboration with affiliated companies and others).
* Preparation/presentation of internal meeting materials.
* Develop and assure smooth relationships with YKK accounts.
Knowledge, skills and abilities :
* Experience: Sales and Technical experience in the automotive industry (OEM/TIER1) *It would be even better if you had a connection with OEM/TIER1
* Language skills: English required.
* Personality: cheerful/positive/flexible
* Good customer communication and presentation skills
* Must be willing to travel (throughout Europe, North Africa)
* Must be competent in Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Must be very organised with the ability to multitask and balance departmental needs through communication and organisational skills
* Good strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Confident communication with a proactive approach and strong problem-solving attitude
* Creative thinker with a strong willingness to learn, attention to detail and accuracy skills
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
* The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.
* The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
* The philosophy. All YKK Group business activities are based on the philosophy; CYCLE OF GOODNESS - No one prospers without rendering benefit to others. This philosophy has always served as the foundation of our business activities and each employees’ code of conduct.
Salary subject to experience