Automotive Business Development Leader — Remote NA

PennEngineering®; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Company Provided Technology (laptop, phone, monitors)

Job summary

PennEngineering® is hiring a Business Development Manager in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves managing accounts, conducting market research, and providing solutions to customers in the automotive industry. Candidates should have over 5 years of sales and marketing experience in the field, preferably with automotive fasteners or brake components. The position offers remote work options and various employee perks, including medical benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of successful sales and marketing experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in automotive fasteners or brake components sales preferred.
• Technical background in mechanical or industrial engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key existing and potential accounts in North America to achieve sales targets.
• Identify strategic markets and customers and conduct market research for new product development.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers at all hierarchy levels.
• Schedule and conduct customer site visits to obtain purchase orders.
• Travel to customer manufacturing facilities to demonstrate products and provide application solutions.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong negotiation and closing skills

Self‑motivated and target oriented

Ability to manage multiple/changing/competing priorities

Professionalism and collaboration mindset

Strategic and operational thinking

Job description

PennEngineering® is hiring a Business Development Manager in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves managing accounts, conducting market research, and providing solutions to customers in the automotive industry. Candidates should have over 5 years of sales and marketing experience in the field, preferably with automotive fasteners or brake components. The position offers remote work options and various employee perks, including medical benefits and paid time off.