Business Development Manager

OERTZENGroup; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to be part of a growingorg

Job summary

OERTZENGroup is seeking a seasoned automotive sales/account professional to expand key OEM accounts. You will build relationships, identify new clients, and craft tailored sales strategies while managing full cycles from inquiry to delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive sales, German language proficiency, and experience with injection molding or automotive plastics. Travel within North America and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in automotive sales or account management.
• Proficiency in German is required.
• Knowledge or experience in injection molding or plastic manufacturing in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record of managing sales activities to achieve revenue objectives.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to company culture and processes.
• Strong problem-solving, team-building, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to travel within North America and internationally on a limited basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Identify and locate new clients through networking, research, and outreach.
• Develop and execute specific sales strategies for each potential OEM account.
• Manage the entire sales process and ensure projects are developed and delivered on time and within budget.
• Respond to RFQs, negotiate prices, terms of sales, and service agreements; prepare contracts and submit orders.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and efficiently and that products are distributed properly.
• Apply knowledge of product features to match products to client needs.
• Answer inquiries from clients concerning products, applications, and industry trends.
• Coordinate with key account teams to ensure information sharing and aligned sales strategies.
• Communicate and coordinate sales forecasts, stock levels, purchase orders, and other account-related matters.
• Perform other sales duties as assigned by the CEO & President.

Skills

German language

Negotiation

Presentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team-building

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Identify and locate new clients through networking, research, and outreach.
• Develop and execute specific sales strategies for each potential OEM account.
• Manage the entire sales process and ensure projects are developed and delivered on time and within budget.
• Respond to RFQs, negotiate prices, terms of sales, and service agreements; prepare contracts and submit orders.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and efficiently and that products are distributed properly.
• Apply knowledge of product features to match products to client needs.
• Answer inquiries from clients concerning products, applications, and industry trends.
• Coordinate with key account teams to ensure information sharing and aligned sales strategies.
• Communicate and coordinate sales forecasts, stock levels, purchase orders, and other account-related matters.
• Perform other sales duties as assigned by the CEO & President.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Core Competency Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in automotive sales or account management.
• Proficiency in German is required.
• Knowledge or experience in injection molding or plastic manufacturing in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record of managing sales activities to achieve revenue objectives.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to company culture and processes.
• Strong problem-solving, team-building, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to travel within North America and internationally on a limited basis.

What’s offered:

• Opportunity to be part of a growing organization with support from global headquarters.