Senior Sales & BD Manager, Automotive Interiors

Nidec; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec in Troy, MI seeks a Sales & BD Manager to drive new business with key customer accounts and sustain growth with current customers. You will translate technical product knowledge into compelling proposals and coordinate with R&D and AE to promote offerings globally.

The role requires strong market insight, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to meet sales targets, with travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Automotive industry dealing with major OEMs or Tier1 suppliers as sales (Account Manager) or Sales Engineer.
• PMI or PMP certification is preferred but not required.
• Product knowledge of motors and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Find new opportunities to grow and expand business for companywide future growth.
• Identify target customers and prepare sales strategy to achieve the sales target.
• Manage customer long and short term expectations and KPI tracking to meet sales plans.
• Lead all business activities and understand all customer requirements including commercial, engineering, prototype and production needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

Nidec in Troy, MI seeks a Sales & BD Manager to drive new business with key customer accounts and sustain growth with current customers. You will translate technical product knowledge into compelling proposals and coordinate with R&D and AE to promote offerings globally.

The role requires strong market insight, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to meet sales targets, with travel to manufacturing sites as needed.