Senior Manager - Sales (Finance)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university is required, additionally, MBA is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Distribution sales, Aerospace hardware products preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of management level experience.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively lead a team of managerial and professional people and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer MBA in related field.
• Experience in the Fastener manufacturing industry preferred.

Benefits/Salary:
• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $140K to $170K.Essential Functions:
The Director is responsible for setting and executing the short-term and long-term commercial strategy for Howmet Aerospace Distribution- HAD Simi Valley customers. The role is responsible for understanding, mapping and developing strategic plans for sales and margin, and to coordinate the strategy. The position will participate with the Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) Commercial team with the global internal commercial strategy development, with a core emphasis on North America. He/she will support development of the global HAD commercial strategic plan, growth initiatives, the interface between Sales/Marketing, customer representatives and management, and will resolve issues related to orders, delivery, product applications, and other commercial and technical issues.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Direct commercial team (Sales Manager and Account Management) in the identification, development & sustainability of customer accounts in line with the business strategy, ensuring strategies for such customers to optimize HAD business.
• Support, development, and execution of commercial strategy for HAD Simi Valley, in coordination with HAD Aichach and HAD Hong Kong and product marketing.
• Establish challenging objectives to meet HAD Simi Valley growth strategy and target new business within both existing & developing markets, ensuring priorities are appropriately defined, with effective action plans.
• Work closely with Procurement team and participate to the establishment of any Inventory investment initiative linked to the development of sales activity. Participate in the globalization of procurement and investments activities with all HAD sites
• Liaise with various HFS locations globally to insure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Review and manage contract requirements to ensure they are within limits of established policies and procedures, including commercial and intellectual property (patent, trademark, licensing) requirements.
• Coordinate support to customers and suppliers for a wide range of products and applications.
• Assure complete and accurate transmittal of contract & pricing information throughout the organization.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations as needed. Coordinate commercial, technical and market details for product and marketing literature and trade show displays and communications, as needed.
• Conduct people management responsibilities, including hiring, job assignments, performance reviews, and other people management requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify key skills of team members to enable them to perform effectively and efficiently, in line with business needs and strategies, and develop the team's skill base and knowledge.
• Works with Simi Valley Finance to ensure proper implementation of corporate policies monthly forecasts and applicable annual budgets.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and environmental health and safety rules. Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and environment. Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions. Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.

Skills
• Analytically oriented and able to effectively problem solve and deliver on objectives.
• Display innovative thinking and creativity.
• Flexible and able to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft programs with intermediate proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).