Account Manager - Sales Support

Our client, a global manufacturing & engineering organization with primary markets in the Automotive Industry is seeking an Account Manager/Sales Representative for their North American operations location in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The Account Manager/Sales Representative will be involved in maintaining relationships with current customers within the tool & die, metal stamping and general industries. The hours are Monday -- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime. The starting salary will range between $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 depending on experience. This is a DIRECT HIRE position. Account Manager/Sales Representative Duties: - Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers -- Primarily Automotive & Tier 1 Suppliers. - Reach out to customer leads through market research activities and cold calling - Analyze the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports. - Work with quality, engineering, purchasing and production to address issues, changes and customer needs. - Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, including, competition activities and identifying potential new products and services. - Travel to customer or prospective customers 2-4 times a per month -- customers are based in MI, OH, KY, TN and IL. Account Manager/Sales Representative Requirements: - Associates degree or greater - Intermediate knowledge of the MS Office Suite - 2-5 years of related experience working within manufacturing/automotive clients - Highly motivated & driven professional with a proven track record of maintaining and building relationships. The Phillip Charles Group has been serving the local metro Detroit area for the past 30 years and has built incredibly strong partnerships with our clients, candidates and employees. Account Manager/Sales Representative Benefits: - Company Car (not shared) - 401K - Health & Dental Insurance - Paid Holidays - Paid Time Office - Annual Bonuses