Sales Account Manager- Automotive/ OEM - job 1 of 2

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Within the Vehicle Motion division of Bosch, we design and develop state-of-the art safety and motion solutions for passenger cars, light trucks, and up to medium heavy truck. Vehicle Motion provides solutions for mobility through steering, braking, occupant safety, and vehicle dynamic sensors.  Vehicle Motion is also a leader in the software and services that will support the future of Software Defined Vehicles.  

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.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or engineering required
• 5+ years of automotive sales experience
• 5+ years experience in high volume and high revenue sales on a global level
• 7+ 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 and/or Spanish language skills

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

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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