Technical Sales

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• - Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• - Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• - Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of
This position falls under HARMAN’s Intelligent Cockpit SBU, specifically within the Software Products organization and is responsible for developing business opportunities for HARMAN software products including Ignite Marketplace, OTA, Feature-on-Demand and other future solutions for Software Defined and Connected vehicles. The solutions improve automotive OEM offerings with software and back-office processes, in addition to generating new sources of revenue and creating high-tech, high-touch customer experiences for drivers and vehicle occupants.

• - Understands roadmap, value proposition, and architecture for Software Products solutions by working with business unit, product management, marketing, engineering, and delivery teams.
• - Articulates user stories, value propositions, solution features, functions and capabilities, and other messaging for HARMAN Software Product solutions related to specific automotive customer and prospect needs.
• - Locates and proposes software product-related business deals by contacting potential customers and partners; and discovering and exploring opportunities.
• - Screens potential business deals by analyzing strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; and resolving internal priorities.
• - Documents prospective customer requirements using inputs from customer and prospect meetings, HARMAN Automotive's Customer Account Management (CAM) teams, similar OEM solutions, other HARMAN groups and other external inputs.
• - Supports business case and pricing model development for customer proposals.
• - Develops presentations, proposals, and other support material to close Software Product-related opportunities.

• - Extensive understanding of automotive connected vehicle solutions, including value propositions, architecture, business models, pricing strategies, and other details.
• - Ability to articulate business value of connected vehicle solutions through written and verbal communication.
• - Ability to influence teams across the organization to achieve desired business outcomes
• - Minimum of7-8 years of business development, sales or pre-sales experience with additional experience in hands‑on technical development of software and/or hardware.
• - BS/BA Degree required
• - Proficient in English

• - Experience with software product sales and/or business development.
• - Experience and/or training in Solution Selling.
• - Advanced engineering and/or business degree.

This role is based in Novi, Michigan and follows a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office collaboration alongside engineering, product, and customer program teams.

• - Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international travel
• - This position supports global product launch timelines, so occasional early morning or evening…