Sales Representative

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)