Sales Support Specialist
Aston Carter, Tell City, IN, United States
Sales & Procurement Representative
We are seeking a dedicated Sales & Procurement Representative to enhance customer relationships, develop suppliers, and handle light purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role involves close collaboration with Tier 1 customers, internal teams, and outsourcing partners to support pricing, quoting, and the launch of new programs. Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with 4 Tier 1 customers and 4 outsourcing suppliers. Support new business development, quoting, pricing updates, and prototype requests. Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Production Control on new project start-ups. Analyze design, material, and process changes for cost impact. Manage approximately 5 purchase orders per week for outsourced products. Assist with supplier negotiations and issue resolution. Utilize Excel for reporting, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts. Work within the IQMS ERP system (experience not required). Essential Skills
Experience working for a manufacturing company in a sales/procurement role. Balanced experience in sales, purchasing, sourcing, or program management. Strong communication skills; Japanese language proficiency is a plus. Proficient in Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bilingual in Japanese and English is an advantage. Work Environment
This position is onsite with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM. The company offers an engaging environment with three weeks of PTO, ten paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a 401k with a 4% company match, and an 80/20 benefits plan, including access to an onsite wellness center and HSA. Employees enjoy a holiday party in December, company-sponsored events and cookouts, chances to win passes/tickets to Holiday World throughout the summer, and opportunities for community involvement and volunteering. Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tell City, IN. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $62000.00/yr. This company offers the below incentives to their employees after 30 days of employment: - 3 weeks PTO - 10 paid holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - 401k with 4% company match - Benefits 80/20 plan. Does include an onsite Wellness center and HSA. Typical $18-30/month for single person, family $44-120/month depending on options. Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tell City, IN. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
We are seeking a dedicated Sales & Procurement Representative to enhance customer relationships, develop suppliers, and handle light purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role involves close collaboration with Tier 1 customers, internal teams, and outsourcing partners to support pricing, quoting, and the launch of new programs. Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with 4 Tier 1 customers and 4 outsourcing suppliers. Support new business development, quoting, pricing updates, and prototype requests. Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Production Control on new project start-ups. Analyze design, material, and process changes for cost impact. Manage approximately 5 purchase orders per week for outsourced products. Assist with supplier negotiations and issue resolution. Utilize Excel for reporting, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts. Work within the IQMS ERP system (experience not required). Essential Skills
Experience working for a manufacturing company in a sales/procurement role. Balanced experience in sales, purchasing, sourcing, or program management. Strong communication skills; Japanese language proficiency is a plus. Proficient in Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bilingual in Japanese and English is an advantage. Work Environment
This position is onsite with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM. The company offers an engaging environment with three weeks of PTO, ten paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a 401k with a 4% company match, and an 80/20 benefits plan, including access to an onsite wellness center and HSA. Employees enjoy a holiday party in December, company-sponsored events and cookouts, chances to win passes/tickets to Holiday World throughout the summer, and opportunities for community involvement and volunteering. Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tell City, IN. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $62000.00/yr. This company offers the below incentives to their employees after 30 days of employment: - 3 weeks PTO - 10 paid holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - 401k with 4% company match - Benefits 80/20 plan. Does include an onsite Wellness center and HSA. Typical $18-30/month for single person, family $44-120/month depending on options. Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tell City, IN. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.