OEM Sales Associate

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics. Alpine is the only manufacturer specializing in mobile multimedia, an integrated system approach incorporating digital entertainment, security and navigation products for your mobile entertainment. As a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronic equipment, Alpine is the specialized supplier of quality mobile electronics systems.
SUMMARY
The Sales Associate is based in Alpine's Detroit, MI office and will support in sales on our General Motors OEM Accounts. Planning, executing, and monitoring activities and interfacing with the Customers, Alpine Germany, Alpine Japan, Alpine USA and other members of the company under the direction of the Sales Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interfaces with customers via phone and email, visits customer for meetings, coordinates customer visits to Alpine and manufacturing sites when needed.
• Provides support for new product development through strong communication and working relationships with other departments.
• Creates sales budgets, sales forecasts, and sales results analysis.
• Creates internal/external meeting materials.
• Manages prices and costs in relevant systems.

• Manages obsolescence, tooling claims, and customer payments as needed.
  • Coordinates and reports on development and tooling cost collection from customers.
  • Manages and monitors Alpine information in customer systems.
  • Ensures timely responses to requests and open items from customers and coordinates quick and effective action on quality issues.

• Other duties that may be assigned.

• This position will drive for company business.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Any other support as required or assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE [Refer to Lines of Progression (LOP)]
A Bachelor's Degree in business or Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum of 5 years of industry related experience performing related duties. Knowledge or experience of sales to OEM customers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITY
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Business level communication in English. Spanish is a Plus
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of completing administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• The ability to interpret, collect and research data and use analytical abilities, intuition and experience to make suggestions to process and plan needs.
• The ability to follow corporate policies and procedures and support the organization's goals and values is key.
• Adaptable to changes within the work environment.
• Dependability, by taking responsibility for assignments, and the ability to commit to additional hours of work when necessary is highly valued.

• A valid U.S. driver's license and auto insurance are required during employment in this position.

Alpine offers competitive salaries with a great work environment. Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:

• PPO Health Benefits (medical/dental/vision) Effective on Start Date
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Opportunity for Annual Bonuses
  • Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Product Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances

Alpine values its members as individuals and is committed to forming an energetic and attractive company where the quality of work is enhanced.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Alpine to consider all job applications on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.