Sales Manager-2W

Tenneco Inc.; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in India, a leading automotive components company, is seeking a senior sales professional with deep experience in 2-wheeler OEMs to drive customer relationships from quote to serial production.

The role requires 10-15 years in automotive sales, with proven OE account success, and ability to develop long-term growth strategies, manage budgets, forecasts, and negotiations. Fluent English and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales management of one or several customers from quote to serialproduction
• Responsible for Budget including yearly sales budget and monthly forecast as well as gapanalysis with relevant countermeasures.
• Shares the responsibility for timing, quality, and cost of customer product portfolios with theother team members of the respective program team
• Develops customer strategy, e.g. develops and implements long-term profitable growthstrategy 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

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Customer relationships

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (automotive/mechanical)

Tools

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Job description

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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 serialproduction
• Responsible for Budget including yearly sales budget and monthly forecast as well as gapanalysis with relevant countermeasures.
• Shares the responsibility for timing, quality, and cost of customer product portfolios with theother team members of the respective program team
• Develops customer strategy, e.g. develops and implements long-term profitable growthstrategy 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 AutomobileParts Company.
• Above 5 years’ sales experience in OE accounts and a track record of working with a wide rangeof business partners
• University degree holder, automotive or mechanical engineering background would be anadvantage
• Fluent in English language - both oral and written
• An understanding of Auto industry and products would be a distinct advantage.
• 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.