Top-Tier Auto Powertrain BD Rep (Onsite, 30% Travel)

SIS; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SIS in Romulus, MI is seeking a New Business Development Representative for automotive powertrain solutions. The role focuses on expanding the customer base, pursuing new programs, and converting opportunities into long-term business with Tier 1/2 OEMs.

Onsite position with travel up to 40% and collaboration across purchasing, engineering, and sales teams. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in automotive sales, strong powertrain knowledge, and proven deal-closure experience, with preference for

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of automotive or industrial sales experience.
• Strong understanding of ICE powertrain systems (cylinders, liners, pistons, castings/forgings, brakes).
• Proven ability to close deals and drive year-over-year account growth.
• Experience with RFQ processes, quotations, sourcing activities and program awards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow relationships with assigned customers.
• Identify and pursue new customers, accounts, and business opportunities.
• Develop and execute new business and market entry strategies.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and activity reporting.
• Represent the company at customer visits, industry events, and trade shows.

Skills

Automotive sales

RFQ processes

Negotiation

Powertrain knowledge

Customer relationship

Job description

SIS in Romulus, MI is seeking a New Business Development Representative for automotive powertrain solutions. The role focuses on expanding the customer base, pursuing new programs, and converting opportunities into long-term business with Tier 1/2 OEMs.

Onsite position with travel up to 40% and collaboration across purchasing, engineering, and sales teams. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in automotive sales, strong powertrain knowledge, and proven deal-closure experience, with preference for