Account Manager at SUMITOMO RUBBER NORTH AMERICA INC in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Job Description:

The Account Manager oversees the daily sales operations of Falken Products within a designated geographical area or channel at Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc (SRNA). They ensure that sales activities align with the sales budget for their assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Area Product Sales


• Customer Support


• Market Research


• Strategic Sales Planning


• Sales Presentations


• Problem Resolution


• Dealer Program Development


• New Business Development

Requires a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience in a sales field, preferably within the Automotive or Tire Industry. A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited college is preferred. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience that enables successful performance of the job's essential duties.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.


• Organized, deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the capability to work independently and inspire others.


• This role involves extensive travel, approximately 75% or more, via planes and automobiles.

Must be capable of standing, sitting, moving, stooping, crouching, and using fingers for extended periods, as well as hearing and talking. May require walking on various surfaces and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be prepared for strenuous outdoor activities in diverse locations, including off-road desert and mountainous terrain. The work environment includes routine travel to outdoor motorsport venues, entertainment facilities, restaurants, sports environments, and office settings. Inclement weather conditions may be encountered based on customer location.