Sales Support Specialist

Freudenberg

Hopkinsville, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Service Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Diversity, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), File Maintenance, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing Technology, Market Segmentation, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Order Management, Order Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Purchase Orders, Risk Management, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Support, Scorecarding, Supply Chain, Web Site Monitoring
LOCATION
Hopkinsville, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Sales Support Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily communication with Sales & Engineering team.
  • Prepare and analyses reports including forecasts, pricing, sales and profitability, customer share
  • Monitor market segments and customer trends
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and product materials
  • Verify and maintain pricing files in accordance with contracts and Long-Term Agreements
  • Track and manage NDA renewals
  • Monitor customer portals for scorecards and performance matrix, identifying improvement opportunities

Customer Service and Order Management Responsibilities

  • Process customer orders including EDI, ASN, returns, and order confirmations
  • Ensure pricing accuracy and compliance with agreements
  • Monitor and download customer forecast data from portals
  • Coordinate with Planning and Shipping to mitigate delivery risks
  • Manage shipment activities, including expedites, tracking, and proof of delivery
  • Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally
  • Investigate and resolve order, pricing, and invoice discrepancies
  • Act as backup for other CSR team members as required

Operational and Administrative Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain material master data in SAP
  • Support to Accounting activities including payments, credits, debits and returns
  • Create purchase requisitions for internal and external vendors
  • Setting up new customer accounts
  • Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve order processing efficiency
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Comply with all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing or related field or equivalent experience
  • 2 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or technical environment preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (data organization and analysis), PowerPoint, TEAMS
  • Experience with CRM and SAP systems preferred
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate orders, forecasts, inventory, and demand planning data

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP

About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers