Aff Sales Manager

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?**WHAT TO EXPECT**As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Santa Fe office, you will be- Functions as an individual contributor with direct responsibility to manage AFF OEM customer accounts.- Reports to Mexico FF Sales Director.- Budget responsibilities for AFF customers.- Must be intimately aware of customer strategic goals, cycle plans and initiatives within the Mexico and global marketplace.- Participates as regional account lead and part of global team.- Calls with high degree of integrity at top accounts to ensure early engagement in new product platforms.**Key responsibilities (to name a few)**:- Leads products and services strategies based on changing market conditions. Manage and develop customer relationship. Interact regularly with internal resources to develop customer solutions and insight.- Conducts and provides industry segment forecast and trend data to marketing team as required. Comprehensive and collaborative business planning and CRM use. Oversee, grow, and manage sales & profitability expectations- Manages million-dollar account assignment. Responsible for total business relationship and overall satisfaction at assigned customer base. Develop strong relationships and contacts at assigned accounts**ABOUT YOU**- 5 to 7 years of sales experience selling and negotiating directly with major OE manufacturers- Bachelor Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or similar Engineering degree- Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Bilingual (English Spanish)- Management of Global customers, with global experience, and understanding of various cultures.- Sales Force or Similar CRM experience- Desirable Oracle cost, prices and samples modules.- Desirable Powertrain, Power Transmission, or Fluid Power background- CRM management and reporting- International commerce concepts for automotive market (USMCA, MERCO-SUR, etc.)- Cost breakdown detail analysis. (experience in e-cost tracker and Oracle samples, costs and prices modules)- Basics in automotive/transportation OE development parts (APQP, Core Tools, ECR, etc.)- Basics in IATF 16949 and ISO9001 certifications- Understanding of industry standards and principles**WHY GATES?**Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.**ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?****#LI-KI