Sales Director – Automotive/ Manufacturing -IT Services -

KC Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on automotive and manufacturing sectors. Candidates should have 10–15 years of IT Services sales experience, with a proven track record of acquiring new clients and building relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and uncapped commissions, alongside the opportunity to define your growth strategy in high-impact markets.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in IT Services sales, with strong exposure to automotive/manufacturing.
• Proven success in hunting and winning new logos.
• Deep client relationships across OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, or industrial clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and close new IT services deals within automotive and manufacturing sectors.
• Build strategic C-suite relationships and drive consultative solution selling.
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to craft tailored digital transformation solutions.

Skills

IT Services sales

Client relationship building

Consultative selling

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring: Business Development Manager – IT Services (Automotive & Manufacturing).

📍 Preferred Location: Michigan (Local candidates highly preferred) / Dallas, TX

💼 Experience: Up to 15 years | Prior IT Services experience mandatory

Are you a passionate Sales Hunter who thrives on winning new clients and building long-term relationships in the automotive and manufacturing sectors?

Our client — a global IT services powerhouse with a strong North American presence — is expanding its footprint and looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead new logo acquisition in one of the most innovative and fast-evolving industries.

🌟 About the Opportunity

You’ll represent a company trusted by global enterprises for its end-to-end digital solutions — from application modernization, cloud & infrastructure, and data & analytics to enterprise transformation and managed services.

This is your chance to make a measurable impact while driving growth in strategic accounts that define the future of automotive technology and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and close new IT services deals within automotive and manufacturing sectors
• Build strategic C-suite relationships and drive consultative solution selling
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to craft tailored digital transformation solutions
• Exceed growth targets through creativity, persistence, and market insight

What You Bring / Qualifications

• 10–15 years in IT Services sales, with strong exposure to automotive/manufacturing
• Proven success in hunting and winning new logos
• Deep client relationships across OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, or industrial clients
• Strategic thinking, negotiation finesse, and consultative selling expertise
• Local network in Michigan preferred
• Be part of a globally recognized IT services leader with deep domain expertise
• Competitive base + uncapped commissions
• Freedom to build your territory and define growth strategy in high-impact markets

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting