Now Hiring - Sr. Account Manager, Retail Sales - Aftermarket in Novi, MI

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.






PURPOSE: The Dana LV Senior Account Manager is responsible for the growth, maintenance, and new business development for the Spicer and Victor Reinz product lines within the automotive retail parts channel. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key automotive parts retailers while increasing sales and profitability for Dana. The position also contributes to many Dana cross functional areas.







PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES




Reports directly to the Senior Manager, Sales for Dana Light Duty Aftermarket

Maintains current light duty aftermarket business with automotive retailers.

Develops new business for Victor Reinz and Spicer Products in the retail parts channel.

Works closely with DANA cross functional Dana teams including customer service, pricing, finance, product planning, and content to ensure maximum customer service levels

Manages respective rep agencies who represent the Victor Reinz and Spicer product lines in the retail channel.

Initiates and executes on category reviews.

Performs necessary fieldwork with Retail Salespersons / Rep Agencies.

Solicits competitive intelligence.

Understand profitability requirements of aftermarket customers

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Solicit Dana VOC (Voice of Customer) information on products for improvement.

Performs Quarterly Business Reviews with key retail customers.

Enters and maintains new and existing customer information in Sales [please apply online]
Develops strong win-win customer relationships.

Performs all other duties as assigned




EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS








Minimum Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of 5 years experience with the automotive aftermarket

Working knowledge of the internal combustion engine and suspension parts

60% Travel required







SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES








Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment

Proven track record of working and building product portfolio strategy to create significant profitable growth through customer relationships in a managerial or leadership role

Must have a strong understanding of complicated technical products and market knowledge of the light vehicle markets as well as industry knowledge

Proven success in starting and maintaining customer relationships in the Off-Highway space

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Effective listener and communicator

Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes

Excellent analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward

Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve result

Demonstrated ability to drive results

Proven excellent customer relationship management skills

Ability to effectively lead a team










We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.







Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters



Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.