Business Development Manager – Automotive TPMS Sensors

AUTEL Automotive Intelligence – Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autel Automotive Intelligence – Europe is seeking a seasoned sales professional to lead TPMS product sales in France, focusing on the aftermarket. You will build a robust distributor network, manage key customer relationships, and drive growth through training, support, and market insights.

You’ll collaborate with marketing, product, and support teams to deliver a superior customer experience, travel across France and Europe as needed, and contribute to Autel’s expansion in the automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years in automotive sales or business development.
• Fluent French with English for internal communication.
• Strong network in the French tire and automotive aftermarket.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve TPMS sales targets in France with focus on the automotive aftermarket.
• Build and manage a robust distribution network including onboarding distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and channel partners.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers in tire and wheel industry, including tire shops, garages, car dealerships, and service networks.
• Leverage existing customer relationships and prospect new business opportunities to expand Autel’s market share in France.
• Provide product training and technical support to distributors, partners, and end-users.
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with marketing, technical support, product, and sales operations to ensure seamless customer experience and business growth.
• Represent Autel at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, and partner activities in France and across Europe when required.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Channel development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Driven by Intelligence. Powered for the Future.

Autel is a global tech innovator in automotive diagnostics and smart mobility. With 2,000+ talents across 70+ countries, we fuse AI, big data, and cloud technologies to drive the next generation of intelligent vehicles.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve TPMS sales targets in France, with a strong focus on the French automotive aftermarket.
• Build and manage a robust distribution network for Autel TPMS products, including identifying and onboarding new distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and channel partners.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the tire and wheel industry, including tire shops, garages, car dealerships, and automotive service networks.
• Leverage existing customer relationships and actively prospect new business opportunities to expand Autel’s market share in France.
• Provide product training and technical support to distributors, partners, and end-users.
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including marketing, technical support, product, and sales operations, to ensure seamless customer experience and business growth.
• Represent Autel at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, and partner activities in France and across Europe when required.

You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of 5+ years in sales, business development, or channel development within the automotive aftermarket, ideally with a focus on TPMS, tire and wheel products, diagnostic tools, or related automotive solutions.
• Native or fluent French speaker with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Proficiency in English for internal communication within an international team.
• Strong existing network within the French tire, wheel, automotive aftermarket, or distribution channels is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of the French automotive aftermarket, including distributors, wholesalers, retailers, workshops, garages, tire service providers, and dealer networks.
• Experience in building, developing, and managing distribution channels.
• Strong negotiation, business development, and deal-closing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within France and occasionally across Europe.

Why Join Autel

• Join a fast-growing tech-driven company transforming vehicle diagnostics across Europe.
• Take full ownership of a key market with real decision-making power.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Work with a diverse, international team passionate about innovation.

Location: Paris, France

Start date: As soon as possible

Working hours: Full-time