Global Sales Director - Automotive Tier1 Components

Dikton; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dikton is seeking an international Sales Director to drive growth from our advanced precision machining portfolio. The role holds full strategic and operational accountability for the global commercial organization, with responsibility for international key accounts and technical sales teams.

You will steer multi-year revenue targets, lead high-level negotiations with OEMs, and align cross-functional programs across program management, cost engineering, and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial track record selling machined mechanical components.
• 8–10 years of automotive Tier-1 leadership experience with OEM sourcing knowledge.
• Engineering and cost-breakdown acumen.
• Fluent English (C1/C2) and Italian as mother tongue.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~30–40%).

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute multi-year commercial strategies for international growth.
• Lead executive relationships with OEM Purchasing Directors and Platform Engineers.
• Steer end-to-end RFQ and program acquisition with cost breakdown submissions.
• Direct high-stakes contract negotiations, LTAs, and productivity targets.
• Coach and scale international Key Account Management and Sales teams.
• Forecast demand and align capacity with supply chain and operations.

Skills

Machining background

Tier-1 automotive leadership

Engineering & cost-breakdown

Fluent English (C1/C2)

Italian (native)

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Management Engineering or MBA with technical orientation

Job description

Dikton is seeking an international Sales Director to drive growth from our advanced precision machining portfolio. The role holds full strategic and operational accountability for the global commercial organization, with responsibility for international key accounts and technical sales teams.

You will steer multi-year revenue targets, lead high-level negotiations with OEMs, and align cross-functional programs across program management, cost engineering, and manufacturing operations.