Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development

Pasona Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

Job summary

Pasona Inc. in Nashville seeks a Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development to grow and manage a portfolio of automotive parts customers. You will drive new opportunities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and balance automotive manufacturing focus with non-automotive expansion.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, travel to Michigan and customer sites, and strong communication. A background in automotive parts sales, plastics components, and experience with OEMs/Tier

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts industry required.
• Experience with plastic components/products strongly preferred.
• Business development or B2B sales experience preferred.
• Intermediate/conversational Japanese preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support sales activities for automotive parts customers.
• Develop new automotive business opportunities.
• Explore opportunities outside the automotive industry.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales-related reports.
• Coordinate internally with management and other offices.
• Travel to the Michigan office and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel readiness

Job description

Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development

• Experience in B2B sales within the automotive components or automotive manufacturing industry is required.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1, or Tier 2 suppliers is preferred.
• Experience should primarily involve automotive manufacturing customers and component sales, rather than consumer-facing automotive retail sales.
• Experience with plastic automotive components/products strongly preferred.

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary: $75,000–$100,000/year base + bonus/incentive

Work Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Work Style: On-site, 5 days/week + Business Travel

Benefits: Standard company benefits package

Position Overview

This role supports the Sales Manager while developing new business opportunities in both automotive and non-automotive markets. It is a good fit for someone who understands automotive manufacturing and enjoys building customer relationships and identifying new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales activities for automotive parts customers
• Develop new automotive business opportunities
• Explore opportunities outside the automotive industry
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales-related reports
• Coordinate internally with management and other offices
• Travel to the Michigan office and customer locations as needed

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive parts industry required
• Experience with plastic components/products strongly preferred
• Business development or B2B sales experience preferred
• Intermediate/conversational Japanese preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel