Sales Representative

Requisition Number: 76592   The company built on breakthroughs. ​   Join us.​                                                                                Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​     How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​     ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​      Come break through with us.     Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation  Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Corning develops industry-leading ceramic substrate and filtration products that reduce vehicle emissions worldwide. As a Sales Representative for North America OEM, you will serve as the primary commercial and technical interface for a key automotive OEM account — driving customer satisfaction, new business growth, and next-generation product development across the region.

Serve as the front-line commercial and technical resource for a North America OEM account, managing product inquiries, quality issues, process change requests, and operational escalations across a broad product portfolio Build and advance strategic relationships within the customer's engineering, development, and operations organizations; collect market intelligence to support forecasting, opportunity identification, and regional growth strategy Analyze product performance data — including reliability, yields, and risk assessments — and present findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders Partner with global account leaders, operations, engineering, and development teams to represent the customer perspective internally and drive cost, lead-time, and performance improvements Lead or participate in regional new and next-generation product development initiatives Build and lead a customer-facing team focused on ensuring customer needs are met and products are integrated effectively

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, or Ceramics preferred) or Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration (concentration in Sales/Marketing preferred) Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry Demonstrated ability to interpret complex product specifications and application findings and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experiences/Education - Desired

Familiarity with automotive quality and process standards, including IATF 16949 (formerly TS 16949), Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Familiarity with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems, Laboratory