Summary This key leadership position is responsible for developing, executing and managing Cannon-Muskegon’s global sales and marketing plan to support Cannon Muskegon’s strategic goals, budget and financial objectives. Primary Responsibilities - Work safely. Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all Company 6-S initiatives and policies.
- Supervises/Manages department personnel. Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures.
- Acts as sales executive in charge of managing the company’s global sales and marketing operations and manages all sales and marketing personnel.
- Develops and implements sales and marketing strategic plans and objectives to maintain business competitiveness and support for overall company financial goals and objectives.
- Maintains a comprehensive perspective and understanding of our markets, industry developments, customer concerns and economic conditions within which our business operates.
- Acts as company ombudsman to promote the interests of the company to its customers, and the industry/markets which the company conducts its business.
- Analyzes company sales reports, acts as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Oversees the professional development of the company’s sales department function and infra-structure, including the development of systems, staffing and training to optimize sales performance and to achieve strategic objectives.
- Conducts sales and marketing analysis. Prepares reports and makes presentations to staff, corporate officials, customers and others as required to communicate and facilitate the interests of the company.
- Assures resolution of customer complaints, and sales or service issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience – Required Four-year degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related field of study, and/or ten to fifteen (10 – 15) years’ minimum experience in marketing or sales of primary alloys preferred. Skills/Competencies - Strong Project Management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in implementation or maintenance of document control system
- Experience in implementation or maintenance of learning management system (LMS)
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
- Understanding of the investment casting industry.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Financial aptitude.
- Communication skills – both oral and written.
- Persuasive.
- Strategic thinking.
- Initiative.
- Business acumen.
- Sales acumen.
- Global perspective
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Office: Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasional exposure to high noise level and heat. ADDITIONAL NOTES The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. |