Job Summary The Assistant Sales Manager & Program Manager will oversee key automotive customer business, global account activities, sales strategy, and program management. This role is responsible for developing business strategies, supporting customer relationships, managing product design-in and development activities, and coordinating with internal engineering, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies and tactical plans to achieve account objectives.
• Establish and manage sales objectives and plans for assigned business divisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and prospects while promoting products and technologies.
• Gather customer requirements and develop appropriate interconnect and connector solutions.
• Support product design-in, development, and utilization of standard, custom, and semi-custom products.
• Prepare sales analysis, forecasts, budgets, and business performance reports.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly business updates to executive management.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, engineering, design, and manufacturing teams on new product development.
• Support pricing and commercial decisions for standard/custom products, tooling, and engineering costs within established guidelines.
• Oversee activities involving independent sales representatives, direct sales engineers, and distribution partners.
• Support hiring, performance management, and development of sales personnel when applicable.
• Represent the organization at industry trade shows and business functions.
• Support global business strategy and execution of strategic initiatives. Technical Responsibilities
• Interface with OEM applications and connector product design teams.
• Understand connector component materials and application requirements.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T, electrical/electronic signal characteristics, thermal properties, and connector design .
• Translate customer application requirements into appropriate technical solutions. Core Competencies
• Sales & Marketing Leadership
• Global Account Management
• Business Development & Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Sales Forecasting & Budgeting
• Program Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Technical Product Knowledge
• Connector & Electronic Component Applications
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field — Required
• Graduate Degree — Preferred
• 5+ years of Sales Management experience — Required
• Experience with connectors or electronic components — Required
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Strong technical knowledge of products and applications
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams Additional Requirements

• Business Travel:

  Approximately 20%

• Physical Requirement:

  Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs

• Position Type:

  Exempt

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Reports To:

Director, Auto Sales CA02

Pay:

$95,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have minimum 5 Years Experience in Sales Management (Preferably connectors or Electronic Components)? Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Business, or related field?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cupertino, CA 95014