Sales Manager - Automotive Artificial Leather

In this role, you will actively support the development of SSL's competitive position at assigned automotive OEM(s), drives SSL strategy by triggering, executing, and following up acquisition activities, leads the project teams, and ensures project success by target-oriented project management. Includes growth through the acquisition of new projects, support in the development and delivery of new model lines and/or changes in existing lines. Responsible to ensure the profitability of assigned OEM projects in each region.Core Responsibilities  Responsible to develop new business growth plans and acquire new business for assigned OEM(s)Development and preparation of tactical and strategic plans and budgetsCoordination and communication of schedules and priorities for programs between manufacturing, R&D, tech service, sales, and customers (trial batches, plant production, customer construction approvals, build events)Develop, lead, and manage proposal presentations to OEMs; creation of project requests; and business plans to obtain OEM and internal approvalResponsibility for commercial issues of assigned OEM including price negotiations, development projects, corresponding sub-projects, and engineering changesMaintain relationship with customers to promote SSL’s interests at each program phaseBuild brand image of SSLMarket and business opportunity analysisEnsure SAP system is updated and maintain for accurate OEM(s) forecast and reporting for all preproduction and serial production events