Automotive OEM Sales Manager

Sirius Staffing; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the United States

Performance-based commission

Business travel (50% travel)

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Automotive OEM Sales Manager for a remote, direct-hire role serving North American OEMs in interior and exterior plastic components. The position emphasizes building and expanding strategic relationships with Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, and other OEMs to drive new business opportunities and long-term supply agreements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive OEM sales or business development, a strong track record of closing deals, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automotive OEM sales or business development experience.
• Proven ability to identify, pursue, and close new OEM opportunities.
• Established relationships with Ford, Stellantis, or Tesla a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow OEM sales across North America.
• Leverage existing OEM relationships to expand opportunities and programs.
• Lead RFQs, quotations, pricing, and long-term supply agreements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for program execution and delivery.

Skills

OEM sales

Key account management

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing

Job description

Automotive OEM Sales Manager Automotive Interior & Exterior Components | Business DevelopmentLocation: Remote – United States Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary Range: $149,000–$209,000 Base Salary Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Commission Travel: 50% travel

About the OpportunitySirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Automotive OEM Sales Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established international automotive components manufacturer. Our client specializes in automotive interior and exterior plastic components and decorative solutions, supporting vehicle manufacturers and the broader automotive supply chain. With established operations in North America and manufacturing capabilities internationally, the company is focused on expanding its business with leading automotive OEMs. This is a growth-focused opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who brings established OEM relationships, understands automotive component manufacturing, and has demonstrated success identifying and securing new business. The position is fully remote within the United States and offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with an established North American operations team and international manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand automotive OEM sales throughout North America.
• Leverage existing relationships with Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, and other automotive manufacturers to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEM purchasing, commodity management, sourcing, engineering, and program management teams.
• Identify new vehicle programs, applications, and sourcing opportunities for automotive interior and exterior plastic components.
• Generate new business opportunities through strategic prospecting, customer engagement, and relationship development.
• Lead commercial activities, including RFQs, quotations, pricing negotiations, and long-term supply agreements.
• Manage the business development process from initial customer engagement through sourcing nominations and production-program awards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project management teams to support customer requirements and program execution.
• Coordinate with international manufacturing operations to ensure alignment on technical requirements, pricing, production capabilities, and delivery expectations.
• Develop sales forecasts, maintain an active opportunity pipeline, and report business development progress to senior leadership.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the North American automotive industry.
• Represent the company during customer visits, industry meetings, and business development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant automotive industry experience, preferably in OEM sales, key account management, or business development.
• Experience selling automotive interior and/or exterior plastic components, trim, or decorative products.
• Established professional relationships with purchasing, sourcing, engineering, or other relevant decision-makers at Ford, Stellantis, or Tesla.
• Proven ability to identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities within automotive OEM accounts.
• Experience working with automotive component manufacturers, preferably Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing, OEM sourcing procedures, and production-program development.
• Experience managing RFQs, commercial quotations, pricing negotiations, and customer contracts.
• Familiarity with automotive quality and program management requirements, including APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, business development, and operational coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting Ford, Stellantis, or Tesla automotive production programs.
• Established relationships with OEM commodity buyers, purchasing managers, sourcing teams, or engineering decision-makers.
• Demonstrated success securing new OEM production programs or long-term automotive component supply agreements.
• Experience selling automotive injection-molded plastic components, interior trim, exterior trim, decorative finishes, or related systems.
• Experience supporting international automotive manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification, customer approval requirements, and automotive product-launch processes.
• Experience with value engineering, cost optimization, and engineering change management.
• A successful track record in an individual contributor sales or business development role.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & BenefitsAdditional Earnings: Performance-based commission opportunities.Work Arrangement: Remote, home-based within the United States.Travel Expenses: Business-related travel expenses covered by the employer.Benefits: Details to be discussed during the interview process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding an established automotive component manufacturer's North American business. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to develop strategic OEM relationships, pursue new production opportunities, and contribute directly to the company’s long-term growth. The role is well suited for an experienced automotive Key Account Manager, OEM Sales Manager, or Business Development Manager who enjoys developing new business and building lasting customer partnerships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. #IND3