Consultant

SBD Automotive; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health care

Performance based bonus

Equity Sharing

Work from home

Job summary

SBD Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Consultant to help automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers turn research into practical recommendations across automotive technology, market intelligence and strategy.

You will explore technologies, analyze market data, develop recommendations and present findings to clients, coordinating with regional and global teams to deliver clear commercial impact. This role suits someone with 2–4 years in consulting or a related field, a relevant bachelor’s degree,

Qualifications

• Able to structure complex questions, assess evidence and draw practical conclusions.
• Organized, dependable and proactive, with sound judgement and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Confident in written and spoken English, with the ability to listen, explain ideas clearly and build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex research and data into practical recommendations and compelling client presentations.
• Take ownership of assigned analyses and workstreams, managing priorities, milestones and dependencies while raising delivery risks early.
• Contribute confidently to vehicle testing (e.g., UX, features, electrical), client interviews, workshops and meetings, looking for opportunities to add value.
• Stay up to date with automotive, mobility, regulatory, technology and competitive developments.
• Attend technical trade shows and association meetings, take detailed notes, develop and effectively communicate informed opinions on the subject matter.
• Support proposals, project scoping, research design and the development of new consulting offerings.
• Develop and nurture ongoing professional relationships through excellent project delivery, networking, and attending events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across SBD Automotive’s international teams, seek feedback and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project delivery

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you curious about the trends shaping automotive and mobility? Can you turn complex research into clear, practical recommendations? Join us as a Consultant and help leading automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers turn industry insight into informed decisions and practical action. Working across automotive technology, market intelligence and strategy, you’ll collaborate on varied client projects and deliver recommendations that create real commercial impact.

A Day in the Life

Your day could include exploring emerging technologies, analysing market data, developing recommendations or presenting findings to clients. You will balance independent research with collaboration across SBD Automotive’s regional and global teams, building your consulting skills and understanding of the evolving automotive and mobility landscape.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex research and data into practical recommendations and compelling client presentations.
• Take ownership of assigned analyses and workstreams, managing priorities, milestones and dependencies while raising delivery risks early.
• Contribute confidently to vehicle testing (e.g., UX, features, electrical), client interviews, workshops and meetings, looking for opportunities to add value.
• Stay up to date with automotive, mobility, regulatory, technology and competitive developments.
• Attend technical trade shows and association meetings, take detailed notes, develop and effectively communicate informed opinions on the subject matter.
• Support proposals, project scoping, research design and the development of new consulting offerings.
• Develop and nurture ongoing professional relationships through excellent project delivery, networking, and attending events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across SBD Automotive’s international teams, seek feedback and represent the company professionally.

About you

To thrive in this role, you will bring the skills and competencies needed to deliver the responsibilities above, together with the following experience and qualifications:

• Relevant experience: Typically, two to four years in consulting, research, strategy, market intelligence, UX testing or a relevant industry role. Automotive, technology or mobility experience would be advantageous.
• Education: A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Analytical skills: Able to structure complex questions, assess evidence and draw practical conclusions.
• Delivery: Organized, dependable and proactive, with sound judgement and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Communication: Confident in written and spoken English, with the ability to listen, explain ideas clearly and build trusted client relationships.
• Commercial awareness: An understanding of how insight creates client value and supports business growth.
• Collaboration and adaptability: Comfortable working across cultures and time zones, curious to learn and responsive to change.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within the Americas when required (up to 35/40% travel at peak times).

About Us

We are a global automotive research and consulting organization with 29 years of trusted expertise and a proven track record of success. We support our customers and deliver confidence through clarity, insight and visionto support better and informed decisions in the fast-changing mobility market.

• Be part of our entrepreneurial environment and help to shape the future relationship between people and cars.
• Our teams operate in four business units across six locations: China, Germany, India, Japan, UK, and USA.
• Our corporate goals ofEfficiency,Accountability,AgilityandGrowthensure we stay at the top of our game and create ongoing opportunities for personal development
• Our values ofCompassion,Collaboration,Courage,CuriosityandCommitmentare part of every decision we make - we care about our people, our clients and our ability to keep learning.
• Benefits include 401K, Health Care, Performance based bonus and opportunities for Equity Sharing.
• Work from home or the office, with no set office days, though occasional attendance may be expected.