Jonathan Hutchison
- Sr. Powertrain Launch Manager
- International
School Information
School: Northern Illinois University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2010 to 2011
Career Information
Working For: International
Title: Sr. Powertrain Launch Manager
Industry: Automotive
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
• Key responsibility includes leading Go-To-Market strategies as it relates to International’s S13 Integrated Powertrain. • Develop training materials and influence related sales collateral for International and Dealer Salesforce to increase market penetration. • Improve communication through actively working cross-functionally through engineering and service to enable quicker results to sales field and customer base. • Drive sales through influencing digital marketing campaigns and content. • Face of customer during launch events, customer engagement and trade shows.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Being able to distinguish myself from other people in the workforce based on the opportunities I had with College Works Painting previously.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has provided me with great, real world business experience and sales techniques that I will carry with me in my future careers to succeed.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
My College Works Painting experience has provided me with many interviews that I would not have had the opportunity to have if it was not for the skill set I built while working for CWP.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Communication and clarity is key.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Learn as much as you can and do not be afraid to push your comfort zone.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Learn a little bit of everything that business and associated fields can offer!
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Go Big Events! Hanging out with fellow interns who have the exact sames aspirations and interests that you yourself have!
Last words of wisdom?
Success is earned, and whatever you do in life make sure you love it and have fun with it! Work hard, play harder!