Automotive Business Development Manager

Bartech Staffing; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

529 college savings program

Annual bonus

$500 monthly car allowance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Automotive Business Development Manager to focus on new business development in automotive coatings. Responsibilities include driving customer acquisition and supporting market development. The ideal candidate has a background in automotive coatings sales and strong negotiating skills. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with contributions, paid time off, and an annual bonus. This role requires travel up to 70% mostly within the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in automotive coatings.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development in automotive coatings.
• Support market development and create marketing concepts.
• Conduct customer workshops and technical trainings.

Skills

Sales experience in automotive coatings

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Customer engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Automotive Business Development Manager – Bartech Staffing

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Bartech Staffing, a leading engineering and professional staffing firm, is hiring a contract Automotive Coatings Sales Representative to work with one of our major clients. The role focuses on new business development in automotive coatings and supports market development, training, and customer engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive new business development in automotive coatings – focus on acquiring new customers, not account management.
• Support market development and create marketing concepts, including feature/benefit information for products.
• Conduct customer workshops, technical trainings, and manage color approval processes.
• Independently manage accounts, understand customer needs, and support contracts and agreements.
• Expand relationships with existing customers by proposing solutions that meet objectives.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, issue professional quotations, and participate in cross‑department meetings.
• Submit visit reports and weekly planning using company tools.
• Travel up to 70% (mostly domestic, occasional international to Germany, Mexico, Canada).

Job Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in automotive coatings (open to more experience for higher salary).
• Strong negotiating and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
• Must be passionate about new customer acquisition and business growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in automotive coatings sales or related industries.
• Strong customer engagement and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program
• Annual bonus and $500 monthly car allowance

For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal‑opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre‑employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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