Sales Manager

I’m currently conducting asearchon behalf of an established international business development and sales organisation serving the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Sales / Business Development professional to develop new business opportunities across Ohio, with additional exposure to international markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who understands the automotive ecosystem, can build relationships at OEM and Tier 1/Tier 2 level, and is comfortable managing multiple opportunities and products simultaneously.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and closing new business opportunities, while building long-term relationships across the automotive and wider manufacturing sectors.

• Develop and cultivate new business opportunities across the Ohio automotive market and related industries
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective customers and key industry contacts
• Work closely with sales representatives and internal stakeholders to generate and progress qualified opportunities
• Prospect, manage and close sales leads to generate revenue across multiple product lines
• Develop and execute sales strategies based on market intelligence and commercial analysis
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline development and opportunities
• Coordinate customer meetings, presentations and commercial discussions

We are looking for a commercially minded sales professional with:

• 10+ years' sales experience within the automotive or manufacturing sector
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 suppliers
• A proven track record of business development, lead generation and relationship management
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry and its sales channels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple products, customers and opportunities simultaneously
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative and commercial drive
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally