What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.
At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Work Location
The candidate will be responsible for covering the lower Midwest from Arizona to Georgia including the Gulf Coast. We require the candidate to live within their district
Job Purpose
Work closely with OEM Account Managers to sell Honda outboard motors and rigging accessories to OEM Boat Builders, Commercial Boat builders and Government agencies (OEM Customers). Manage the application process of the boat/motor assemblies by providing onsite technical assistance and training of factory personnel. Review Bills of Materials and influence Boat Builder product lines to use Honda components. Work closely with the Boat Builders to create performance data reporting. Support Boat Builder sales events. Seek new boat builders to fill in gaps in the marketplace. Build close relationships with key boat builder staff. Be an information resource for OEM’s, Dealers, and internal customers. Retrieve marketplace information of Honda product performance to help improve products for the future. Identify and target best opportunities for Honda engines in the marketplace and to work with OEMs to ensure Honda engines are installed and demonstrated to OEMs. To ensure proper Honda engine application for chosen OEM products through detailed technical instrumentation and testing of the engine installed on the product. Application Engineer will work closely with Honda entities and OEM’s to ensure success, growth and regulation adherence (R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and other entities)
Key Accountabilities
- Work directly with OEM boat builder key stakeholders to provide technical expertise regarding engine/hull matching, third party component/hull integration, rigging, performance test execution and reporting. Conducts training of production line team to verify proper rigging of engine to hull. Support troubleshooting of production and after-sales quality/performance issues.
- Rigging Validation and Rigging Component Development, including BOM creation and approval to support sales objectives.
- Support OEM Dealer Meetings as Honda technical liaison to provide best package experience for prospecting new customers and dealers.
- Support Special Projects initiatives to complete proof of concept validation and performance verification for new business channel expansion.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- College Degree in Business or Industrial field is preferred, or equivalent experience in related technical field.
- Vocational or technical training is desirable.
- Ten years of experience in the Marine Industry with an emphasis on sales and Marine application engineering and service.
- Dealership and Customer Service experience desirable.
Workstyle
- Remote (The candidate will be responsible for covering the lower Midwest from Arizona to Georgia including the Gulf Coast. We require the candidate to live within their district.)
Benefits and Total Rewards
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual Bonus
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Career Growth:
- Advancement opportunities
- Career mobility
- Education reimbursement for continued learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Wellbeing program
- Community service and engagement programs
- Product programs
- Free drinks onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Bring the Future
Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.
You’re invited to
bring your skills, bring your background, and bring the future at Honda.
Apply today.
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