The North American Engineering Manager is a key member of the Level 2 management team, reporting to the CEO. He is responsible for the development of the North America’s market of the company product portfolio. The position requires contributing to the company’s marketing plan and customer base. This position is based in the United States.
Respect, integrity and agility are part of our core values at Raufoss and we recruit people who share these principles. We value diversity, equity and inclusion.
By joining Raufoss, you will benefit from several advantages and work in a frienfly, human environment.
Specific Responsabilities:
SRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
- Design and implement business strategies and tactical plans for the North American market to ensure growth. Analyze potential and existing markets in order to identify business opportunities.
- Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
- Manage relationships with clients, partners and vendors.
- Establish customer base relations and its management data base.
- Carry out market research in order to develop strategies and roadmaps for sales of the company’s products and to secure more business relations.
- Develop and maintain good customer relationship for the future growth of the company.
- Provide support to marketing team, in the area of developing strategies for company’s product promotions.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, and various sales tools on effective development of business opportunities for the company.
- Assist the relevant management in resourcing, budgeting, and problem solving activities of the company.
- Develop campaigns and other activities that will help in increasing the recognition of the company.
- Regularly provide updates on the market competition analysis and knowledge to the sales and service department.
Budget:
Assist plants with resourcing, budgeting and problem solving activities.
Traveling:
This position involves monthly travelling abroad ( Europe, Asia, North America)
Qualification and requirements:
Schooling:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, business administration
- Masters or MBA a plus
Experience:
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience of relevant experience in automotive industry.
- Extensive knowledge of aluminium.
Essential Knowledge:
- Ability to develop and make presentations for existing and prospective customers, in a professional manner
- Must have good sales and marketing skills
- Must possess excellent management, as well as organizational skills
- Possess the ability to cope with stress and effectively prioritize tasks
- Must possess effective communication and writing skills
- Must have the ability to recognize opportunities and manage budgets effectively
- Creativity: able to develop fresh ideas and strategies
- Effective people skills: He/she must have the ability to handle people no matter how difficult they might seem
- Ability to multi-task: He/she must be able to complete several tasks together and meet up with deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and still be effective
- Ability to negotiate and dialogue with clients/customers
- Ability to engage in new product/service research for the company
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Possession of an entrepreneurial spirit
- A comprehensive knowledge of products offered by the company and its applications
Know-how:
- Ms-Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook) et Ms-Project
- Project and Budget management tools
- Knowledge of metalurgy an asset
If you are interrested in a new challenge in the automotive industry, here is a good opportunity to join the Raufoss family!
