Automotive OEM Growth & Partnerships Manager

Tree Top Staffing LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC is partnering with a global automotive components manufacturer to recruit an OEM Business Development Manager (Automotive) in Michigan or Ohio. You will drive profitable sales growth with automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers, combining new business development with strategic account management.

You will translate customer requirements into commercially viable solutions, collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years in business development, sales, or key account management in automotive design/manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 customers and multi-stage sales cycles.
• Proactive, hunter-oriented sales approach with ability to drive opportunity from initial contact to launch.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills across purchasing, engineering, and leadership.
• Experience delivering technical sales presentations to engineering, commercial, and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research target OEM and Tier 1 accounts, market trends, and opportunities.
• Develop and execute account/territory strategies to create demand and convert prospects.
• Build relationships across engineering, purchasing, program management, and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver value-based presentations, demonstrations, proposals, and materials.
• Maintain a disciplined sales pipeline with actions, timing, and forecast accuracy in CRM.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key OEM and Tier 1 accounts.
• Create strategic account plans defining growth priorities, stakeholders, and revenue objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand share of business through new applications and broader penetration.
• Serve as primary commercial contact for assigned accounts and coordinate communication.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and terms for sustainable outcomes.
• Monitor account performance and provide forecasts and business reviews.

Skills

Hunter mindset

CRM proficiency

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

CRM platforms

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Tree Top Staffing LLC is partnering with a global automotive components manufacturer to recruit an OEM Business Development Manager (Automotive) in Michigan or Ohio. You will drive profitable sales growth with automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers, combining new business development with strategic account management.

You will translate customer requirements into commercially viable solutions, collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, and Manufacturing.