Associate Account Executive (1368)
We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously stive to be a respected global corporate citizen.
Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.
In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
Pay Range: $72,400 - $83,300 annually
Exciting benefits await at our company:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
- 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
- Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
- Pet Insurance for your furry companions
Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!
Job Summary
The Account Executive builds and grows revenue through trusted dealer relations and direct customer engagement, with an emphasis on in-person customer calls, pricing negotiations, and technical collaboration to design and spec trailers. The role partners cross-functionally (Engineering, Operations, Finance, and After-Sales/Service) to ensure seamless order fulfillment and after-sale operations and coordination duties. Success requires strong personal skills, advanced communication skills, and a sustained drive for success in a dynamic, travel-heavy environment. The Account Executive builds and grows revenue through trusted dealer relations and direct customer engagement, with an emphasis on in-person customer calls, pricing negotiations, and technical collaboration to design and spec trailers. The role partners cross-functionally (Engineering, Operations, Finance, and After-Sales/Service) to ensure seamless order fulfillment and after-sale operations and coordination duties. Success requires strong personal skills, advanced communication skills, and a sustained drive for success in a dynamic, travel-heavy environment.
Essential Functions
- Establish and grow dealer relations while executing a disciplined cadence of in-person customer calls to qualify opportunities, shape requirements, and advance pipeline
- Design and spec trailers in partnership with Engineering and Operations, translating customer use-cases (load, terrain, regulatory, and duty cycle) into manufacturable specifications
- Orchestrate after-sale operations and coordination duties (order tracking, delivery planning, issue resolution, and feedback loops with Service/Quality) to protect customer satisfaction and retention
- Maintain accurate CRM forecasting and prepare sales activity updates and performance reports for leadership
- Uphold compliance with company policies, trade regulations, and safety standards
- Assist with drafting quotes and escalate exceptions to senior staff
- Build starter proposals with guidance to design and spec trailers using standard option sets
- Coordinate order entry, logistics, and after-sale follow-ups and close the loop on basic service issues
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions (Continued)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Less than 2 years of related experience in Business to Business sales
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM
- Possess strong mechanical aptitude/understanding
Preferred Education and Experience Requirements
Language Requirement
- None
Travel Requirements
- UP to 50%
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to HR@hyundaitranslead.com
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.
Nearest Major Market: San Diego
