Job Description
The Company
Our client is a very well-positioned German automotive supplier which, contrary to the general trend, continues to grow. The company is a typical German medium-sized company and specializes in the development and production of software and electronics and is one of the world market leaders in its field. For further growth in the Americas market, we are looking for a dynamic
Sales Director Americas (all genders)
- Industry: Automotive
- Location: Michigan, USA
Your Tasks
- Responsible for all sales activities, including the development and operational implementation of a sales strategy to develop new customers and markets in the Americas (USA, Mexico, Brazil), with a particular focus on the USA.
- Establish and maintain long-term customer relationships with automotive manufacturers, especially in their engineering departments and execute operational tasks such as directly contacting potential customers, generating leads, negotiating and closing contracts.
- Working closely with internal teams (engineering; production) to develop customer-oriented technical solutions.
- Build up and manage a sales team (up to four employees, including sales and FAE), including coaching and further development of employees.
- Analyzing market and competitive developments to identify new trends and opportunities.
- Introduce and use new sales tools to increase efficiency in sales.
Your Experience
- Successfully completed technical degree or a similar qualification, coupled with a high affinity for technical topics, preferably in the field of electronics or software.
- Experience in a comparable function in the automotive industry or as a KAM or Business Development Manager with proven success in sales of technically demanding products
- Hands-on character, with the will to develop new markets and customers and drive topics forward
- Goal orientation, coupled with sales focus, resilience and the necessary perseverance and tenacity
- Very good knowledge of English
The Role Offers
- Exciting job with the opportunity to develop yourself and make a decisive contribution to shaping the strategy and direction of the company
- A growth-oriented company from the German SME sector
- Remuneration commensurate with the task and responsibility
Contact
We look forward to receiving your online application (including references), stating your salary expectations or current salary and your earliest possible starting date. Our consultants, Ms. Angela Grace Caine and Mr. Philipp Fellmann, will get in touch with you.
Gender-Note:
All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
