Global Sales Director, Automotive Components & OEMs

Dikton S.r.l; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dikton S.r.l. in Piemonte seeks a Sales Director to own the international commercial organization’s strategy and execution.

You will lead the Key Account Management, Sales Engineering, and Customer Service teams to win new vehicle platforms and strengthen long-term OEM alliances across Europe and globally. The role focuses on scaling profitable business, driving multi-year revenue targets, and aligning with Program Management, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to meet growth

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute multi-year commercial strategies, revenue targets, and margin objectives aligned with corporate growth milestones.
• Lead executive-level commercial relationships across OEM Purchasing Directors and Platform Chief Engineers.
• Oversee end-to-end RFQ and program acquisition for complex, high-value bids, including cost breakdowns and CapEx considerations.
• Direct high-stakes negotiations, including LTAs, material indexing mechanisms, VAVE initiatives, and productivity targets.
• Coach and scale international Key Account Management, Sales Engineering, and Customer Service teams.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations to align demand forecasting and capacity.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitive positioning, and sustainability mandates to identify diversification paths.

Job description

Dikton S.r.l. in Piemonte seeks a Sales Director to own the international commercial organization’s strategy and execution.

You will lead the Key Account Management, Sales Engineering, and Customer Service teams to win new vehicle platforms and strengthen long-term OEM alliances across Europe and globally. The role focuses on scaling profitable business, driving multi-year revenue targets, and aligning with Program Management, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to meet growth