Business Developer / Account Manager (Toyota) [14094]
Our Tier 1 client, a leading supplier in the design & manufacturing of exterior structural components (plastics / metal), is recruiting for a hands‑on, highly motivated, and results‑oriented Business Developer / Key Account Manager (OEM – Toyota) to join their team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
NOTE :
- 3 years of recent sales / business development experience in a high volume Automotive Asian OEM (Toyota)
- Bi-lingual in Japanese and English preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally, without restrictions, effective on the start date
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manage and maintain a Asian OEM assigned account (Toyota), identify future business opportunities and build strong customer relationshipsIdentify, troubleshoot and recommend solutions for commercial and technical issues along with working closely with the Program Management and Engineering teams to meet cost and timing targetsInitiate RFQ’s, oversee CFT quote activity to ensure complete timely completion and obtain the proper authorization for the plant to proceed on customer projects and assignmentsSubmit and maintain all customer specific commercial documents related to clients’ programsPrepare submissions for annual Customer FX, Materials Pricing ProgramsMaintain service parts pricingIdentify and effectively work with the clients’ Global team to prevent customer problems and when needed participate in customer issue resolutionsBuild professional relationships and establish an ongoing line of communication with customers, superiors, peers, subordinates, suppliers, etc., to facilitate the achievement of performance standardsAssure target dates are met (relating to ECR responses, quotes, etc.) and pertinent information is communicated timelyIdentify opportunities, recommend, and implement projects and ideas for improved productivity cost reduction and work with our Plants to implement Tech Cost SavingsUnderstand and participate in meetings with Program Managers in the development and implementation of APQP plans and feasibility discussionsWork with manufacturing support personnel on new and existing product process issues to understand and maintain a knowledge base for both existing and potential productsMaintain and update company pricing record documents, logs, forecasts and any other commercial records, as neededHandle all financial open-issues such as piece price and tooling for all assigned accounts, to assure that all purchase orders are issued, received, and billed, including all related follow-up activitiesResearch and understand market pricing in order to maintain competitive analysis and benchmarking data on current competition and new business for quotes
Provide customer sales and production information to assist in the formulation of budgets, forecasts, and annual customer savings plans.Participate in the development of presentations and negotiation of contractsAssist Supplier Quality or Quality Department with any commercial issues related to the Assembly Plants or WarrantyAssist Quality in maintaining customer ratingsResearch and recommend job-related communication or technical development activities such as technical classes, seminars, etc. to enhance job performanceREQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering preferred or equivalent work experienceKnowledge of Automotive OEM (Toyota) e-Portal and associated ApplicationsEnglish Technical Language SkillsHighly proficient with Microsoft Office Products to analyze data and trends, prepare written correspondence and presentations for executive-level meetingsExceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and writtenMust be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of commitment, sound judgment, great follow-through, and initiativeCapable of meeting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professional demeanorA demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, to work independently of day-to-day supervisionCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$100,000 - 120,000 / year (depending on experience) + car allowance + benefitsSales Incentive eligibility (based on cost savings of current programs and new business awarded)MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates!
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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