Position:

Sales Representative Location:

Novi, MI Employment Type:

Full Time, Exempt Salary:

$70K-100K (DOE)

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Required Qualifications Sales experience Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) Preferred Qualifications Sales experience in the automotive or electronic components industry Technical background or familiarity with electronic components Conversational proficiency in Japanese (able to understand and communicate basic technical information) General Description As a Sales Representative for a leading manufacturer and seller of thermistor elements and temperature sensors , you will be responsible for overall customer support and developing new business opportunities in the North American market. Key Responsibilities Research and generate new leads through tradeshows, local media, and social media Handle customer inquiries: provide samples, negotiate pricing, specifications, and packaging, and process purchase orders Manage customer forecasts (FCST) and production schedules Negotiate production leveling with customers Operate and manage supplier portals for sales and quality-related matters Collaborate closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth communication and project execution Domestic business travel: 2-3 times per month Perform other related duties as assigned Ideal Candidate Profile Technical background (education or prior work experience) Confident in discussing technical details with customer engineers Experience in the automotive electronics field preferred Passionate about developing new customers and business opportunities Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computing Conversational Japanese ability preferred (able to communicate smoothly with engineers in Japan)