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Sourcing Relations Account Manager

United States

The Sourcing Relations Account Manager will act as an account manager for an assigned group of sourcing partners to support and strengthen relationships, develop new business opportunities and execute supply chain strategies and programs to achieve revenue and profitability goals. This manager will effectively build and leverage cross functional internal and external relationships to create programs that benefit our partners and the Company and to fulfill contractual agreements.

Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000/annually

Essential job functions:

Execute strategy and programs to enhance SimpleTire sourcing and to position the company to achieve volume and profitability goals with assigned group of sourcing partners
Develop high and wide productive business relationships with sourcing partners to uncover new business opportunities that drive growth.
Identify, propose and structure creative solutions for SimpleTire and our sourcing partners by working in collaboration with internal and external cross functional deal teams (ex. Marketing, Sales, Operations, Legal and Finance).
Ability to research, conceptualize, design and manage programs regarding alternative strategies and operating models that demonstrate a positive ROI.
Facilitate and/or Negotiate, author and manage contracts as well as navigate issues with sourcing partners using a Win/Win solutions approach.
Interact cross-functionally to identify internal stakeholder needs and programs to present to the sourcing network for funding. Collaborate with finance to collect all negotiated items with sourcing partners.
Perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis on programs and develop recommendations based on data and experience.
Work with sourcing partners to develop and implement content and to leverage their resources to supply SimpleTire with promotional opportunities (reviews, events, etc.).

Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline, or relevant equivalent experience; MBA a plus
Three to Five (3-5) years of successful large account management experience
Success using a large account selling process that emphasizes the identification of key business drivers and enables Win-Win opportunities that favorably align to Simple Tire’s goals.
Tire and/or automotive manufacturing/supplier/parts and service experience is highly preferred.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience a plus
Excellent computer and analytical skills to build reports to substantiate research and findings. Key business applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Google Suite, and our internal web-portal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to think and conceptualize best practices and communicate these organization-wide.
Channel-passionate, collaborative, and flexible as well as demonstrates initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities.
Highly motivated and thoughtful leader that possesses strong organizational skills, communication skills and has the ability to articulate Simple Tire’s programs and business strategies to drive demand and position the company as the segment leader.
Consultative selling approach
Knowledge of marketing

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Talking through the computer for many meetings and one-to-one conversations
Continuous viewing of a computer monitor and data entry.
Travel as necessary (<30%).

EOE Statement: SimpleTire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact SimpleTire's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.

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