Sales Manager-2W

Tenneco; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in India seeks an experienced Sales Leader to drive OEM accounts in the two-wheeler segment. You will lead strategic account management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver growth and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong track record in automobile parts sales, outstanding negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to develop long-term profitable relationships with key OEMs such as Bajaj Auto and TVS. On-site position in Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• Experience developing business with 2-wheeler OEMs.
• 10–15 years in automobile parts sales with OE accounts.
• Above 5 years of sales experience with a track record of working with diverse partners.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales for one or several customers from quote to serial production.
• Own budgeting, yearly sales targets, monthly forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate timing, quality, and cost of customer portfolios with program teams.
• Develop customer strategies for long-term, profitable growth aligned with BU.
• Drive business acquisition and profitability, pricing, and volume with partners.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers.
• Negotiate after-sales terms and service parts, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales management

Key account management

Negotiation

Customer relationship

Strategic planning

Leadership

English communication

Education

University degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Tenneco

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

About Tenneco

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience with renowned automotive component manufacturers such as Gabriel India, Endurance Technologies, Varroc Engineering, or Brembo India is preferred. Candidates should possess strong exposure to the two-wheeler segment and have worked closely with key OEMs, including Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales management of one or several customers from quote to serial production
• Responsible for Budget including yearly sales budget and monthly forecast as well as gap analysis with relevant countermeasures.
• Shares the responsibility for timing, quality, and cost of customer product portfolios with the other team members of the respective program team
• Develops customer strategy, e.g. develops and implements long-term profitable growth strategy for the customer in alignment with the overall BU strategy
• Responsible for business acquisition, in line with customer strategy
• Responsible for profitability, pricing, volume & sales budget, as well as forecast.
• Builds up new and strengthens existing relationships with the customer
• Responsible for EOP and service part negotiation
• Responsible for customer satisfaction status and initiating countermeasures

Job Requirements

• Candidate must have prior experience of developing business with 2-wheeler OEMs.
• 10-15 years’ working experience, with more than 8-10 years of proven success in Automobile Parts Company.
• Above 5 years’ sales experience in OE accounts and a track record of working with a wide range of business partners
• University degree holder, automotive or mechanical engineering background would be an advantage
• Fluent in English language - both oral and written
• An understanding of Auto industry and products would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication/presentation/negotiation/interpersonal skills
• Sales sense and understanding of customer needs
• Good analysis capability and market knowledge (customers, competitors, product…)
• Good team spirit with technical engineers, project management, purchasing etc.
• Like challenges and willing to win
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Strong team leadership and excellence in execution skills.