Manager, Regional Key Account - PACCAR

About the role

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships at the Assistant GM, Chief Engineer and senior levels of the division, specifically with the engineering, product planning, operations, and service organizations.
• Provide the Voice of the Customer within Bendix and adequately represent Bendix to the Customer.
• Provide support to Customer Sales and Marketing events on behalf of Bendix for the Truck Brand.
• Participation in the development of customer strategies for North America based on interaction with Bendix CoC (Center of Competency) Directors and the Account Team.
• Support the coordination and introduction of new Bendix Technologies via alignment of Product Plans and Technology Roadmaps.
• Participation in creation of customer budgets incl. coordination with Controlling
• Help develop short and long term sales plans via the Sales Planning Process
• Effectively monitor, track and communicate key activities as they relate to product development and product launches with Bendix departments.
• Possess a basic understanding of the impact that decisions made surrounding program strategies have on a global basis.

Requirements

• A thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the Bendix Product Line including the operation, design and application of air brake and foundation brake systems.
• A working knowledge of all areas in the transportation industry including Suppliers, OE, Fleets, Original Equipment Service (OES), independent distribution channels, etc.
• An extensive competence in customer service, customer relationship management, sub-project responsibility and conflict management.
• A solid knowledge of marketing strategies.
• A working knowledge of computer based programs. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A minimum of 7 years experience in account management within the heavy vehicle industry required.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with heavy vehicle brake systems or a minimum of 3 years brake system sales experience at a heavy vehicle OEM desired.

Skills

• The ability to articulate the value proposition and Unique Selling Proposition (USPs) of Bendix products to potential customers.
• The ability to obtain the Voice of the Customer (needs and preferences) and articulate that concisely to product development and other business teams.
• The ability to work with Customer’s Safety and Compliance teams to discuss potential product performance issues.
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer relationship skills are a priority.
• Excellent Negotiating Skills
• The ability to understand and conduct market analysis and develop business strategies.
• Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to develop creative solutions that address customer needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that facilitate effective formal and informal discussions.
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• The ability to proficiently use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SAP reporting.

Qualifications

• A B.S. Degree required. Engineering discipline preferred; MBA a plus.
• The ability to travel domestically 20% per year, with the potential to occasionally travel internationally.
• This role must be within one hour of a major airport.

Benefits

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 20% of annual salary.