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Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility? Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere. EMPLOYER: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC TITLE: Sales Engineer Level 2 Duties: Liaise with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate response to customer requests and to ensure commercial offers are in line with company policy and strategy. Responsible for the commercial offer in conjunction with the Sales Manager in terms of part price, investment, study and development costs. Adapt PO offer to customer needs (competitive advantages, needs anticipation). Support the Sales Manager in defining the commercial strategy for the relevant customer (prices, innovation, services, products). Actively contribute to building of annual budget and strategic plan for his/her perimeter (integrate Marketing data into the proposal). Manage account tasks through knowledge of customer needs, systems and requirements. Develop and share knowledge of the competitive situation with Marketing and Product Lines Departments. Keep abreast of Research and Innovation projects and their results. Facilitate relationships between plant and customer. Cultivate customer contacts at all levels. Monitor customer satisfaction information (Voice of Customer) and propose appropriate action plans. Participate in productivity studies with the plants. Participate in negotiations with the customer’s Purchasing Department. Responsible for pricing evolution during the serial life including negotiation on engineering and perimeter change. Hybrid work from home permitted two (2) days per week. This position requires 5% domestic travel and 5-10% international travel. SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday LOCATION: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC, 3241 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 REQUIREMENTS: Main Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Engineering, or closely related field and five (5) years of relevant work experience as a Commercial Coordinator, Sales Analyst, Technical Information Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Alternate Education and Experience: In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields and five (5) years of stated experience, the employer will accept a Master’s degree and two (2) years of experience. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: Market research including international business risks. Negotiating price terms on pieces, tooling, design, or development. Identifying financial impacts related to cost and price change during negotiation process. Developing contacts within a customer base. Completing sales for new business. Fluent in Spanish. CONTACT: To apply, send resume to: Zumra Husanovic at zumra.husanovic@opmobility.com. Please reference job title and location. At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward. Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry. Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions. With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.