Sales Account Manager- Automotive/ OEM

Job Description

As an Sales Account Manager for Vehicle Motion, you are responsible for a diverse group of customers with a worldwide footprint. The products are chassis components including: braking, steering, airbag, and a portfolio of chassis sensors.  The customers are primarily OEMs, but for certain products also directed Tier 1 opportunities. This position will require approximately 25% of travel both domestically and internationally to meet with customers. 

In this role you are responsible for the entire sales process execution – start to finish. You are the direct leader of a sales  project for OEMs.  This involves meeting with customers virtually and in-person, establishing yourself as the customer’s primary commercial point of contact, receiving RFQs and change requests from the customer, internal stakeholder management (i.e. coordination with project management, engineering, and product management for product selection and scope of work definition), price indications, quotation preparation/delivery, commercial negotiation with the customer, and closing new business awards.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or engineering required
• 3+ years of automotive sales experience
• 3+ years of experience in high volume and high revenue sales on a global level
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry (knowledge of products, competition, sales channels)
• Ability to travel up to 6-10 weeks per year, including international
• Live within commutable distance from the Plymouth, MI facility and be available to come into the office weekly (or as required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA
• Polished written and verbal communication skills
• Sharp organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience with start-ups or non-traditional automotive companies
• Solid process experience in acquisition and sales management
• Previous experience in project management
• Chassis product and/or engineering experience
• German language skills

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 
 
*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!