Now Hiring - Confidential - Director of Sales/New Model in Columbus, OH

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A crucial opening has arisen within atier one, automotive supplier for an experienced, talented leader to take on the role of The Director of Sales/New Model. This role is integral to leading, acquiring, and seamlessly launching new automotive business. Position Summary The Director of Sales/New Model provides strategic leadership to the Sales - New Model Development, Price Planning, Design and Quality Assurance areas, ensuring full functionality of the departments by: * Directing and supporting team members in the performance of their duties. * Establishing, communicating and measuring performance against objectives. * Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing new methods, processes, etc. Essential Duties * Develop strategic plans and creative concepts for growth and development of Design and Sales - New Model Development that are aligned with department objectives and budget targets. * Maximize operating profit levels as it pertains to Design, Sales price and New Model Development (cost of production, quality, and methods of manufacturing). * Oversee and ensure the management of all aspects of customer accounts to obtain positive customer relationships, contracts and amendments and a strong cohesive team. * Propose new, strategic, business opportunities from existing and prospective accounts and oversee the negotiation prices on new model projects that are consistent with our capabilities and future direction. * Develop strategic plans to achieve yearly cost down targets set by customers. * Create strategic plans to achieve new model targets set by our customers and lead those managing all technical negotiations and aspects of customer projects. * Facilitate assurance and reliability testing for new models, material and mass production products. * Ensure capability to perform all required customer specification tests and regulation items by collaborating and overseeing new model schedules, manning and equipment. * Monitor and evaluate warranty concerns to ensure that product performance is improving and costs are mitigated. * Provide leadership to Associates through performance planning, ongoing feedback, and recognition to ensure clarity of expectations and achievement of departmental targets. * To enforce and ensure company and departmental policies, procedures and work instructions are followed by subordinates. * Address other issues and/or assume other responsibilities as opportunities arise. What We Offer * Competitive executive compensation package * Performance-based bonuses and incentives * Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) * Executive Car Program Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business or related Engineering field * Master's degree in Business or related Engineering field, preferred * 15 years of automotive experience including design engineering, production, product development, customer relations and negotiation, and quality assurance * 10 years of leadership experience in manager and senior manager roles * Experience applying regulations and customer specifications in a new product environment * Demonstrated negotiation skills * Excellent customer service skills * Demonstrated analytical skills * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills * Experience creating and monitoring budgets * Ability to understand product drawings * Experience with lab experimenting and testing * Budget creation and financial management/monitoring experience * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft products Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person