Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Brio Energy; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to enhance customer relationships within the automotive sector. This role involves securing and expanding business with major clients, analyzing their needs, and negotiating proposals for new projects. Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, and play a key role in ensuring comfort and quality in automotive seating solutions. If you're ready to take ownership and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in industrial engineering or similar training.
• Several years in automotive sales with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure and expand business with major customers.
• Analyze customer requirements and drive RFQ processes.

Skills

Automotive Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Technical Understanding

Communication Skills

Budget Planning

Education

Industrial Engineering Degree

Comparable Training

Job description

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Location: REMOTE, Other/Not Applicable, DE

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sales Manager within our Sales team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for winning and nurturing new and existing customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Securing and expanding the business with a major customer
• Serving as the first contact person for the customer
• Analyzing customer requirements
• Driving RFQ process within LPA organization in Europe and Asia
• Preparing, developing, and negotiating proposals for new projects
• Budget planning and providing long-term data for sales planning
• Conducting annual price negotiations
• Maintaining continuous customer contact regarding development activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed studies in industrial engineering or comparable training
• Several years of professional experience in automotive sales
• Excellent technical understanding
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Independent and structured work approach, strong communication skills
• Professional appearance and excellent negotiation skills

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Our Values

Our values reflect our shared beliefs and approach to working together:

• Put People First: Commitment to safety, care, learning, development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing: Acting with honesty and integrity, delivering results ethically, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth.
• Do Great Work…Together: Engaging collaboratively without hierarchy, embracing challenges, and working for the collective good.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: Adding value, challenging the status quo, fostering innovation, and embracing change.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and promoting equity. Leggett & Platt welcomes applications from individuals of all abilities, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.

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Applicants in the United States: Leggett & Platt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility assistance, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a Human Resources representative.