North American Aftermarket Senior Sales Manager

Garrett Advancing Motion is the true pioneer of automotive powertrain technologies dating back more than 60 years. It continues today as the world’s leader in technology solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off- highway equipment. Garrett supplies technology to nearly all major automakers in addition to the global aftermarket under the Garrett brand name. As a result, unlike many other OEM or supplier organizations, Garrett Advancing Motion has visibility across a broad range of OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers.

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven North American Aftermarket Senior Sales Manager who will be based in our Torrance, California facility.  This role is a commercial leadership position and part of the North American aftermarket sales team.  The primary responsibility of this role is to spearhead growth initiatives for the Garrett product line throughout North America, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities across all engine segments—including performance, automotive passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, off-highway, marine, and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate will possess deep market knowledge, strong technical acumen, and a proven track record of building strategic relationships and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a highly structured and organized senior sales manager with the ability to support strategic planning, drive sell-in initiatives, and lead sell-out activities. This individual will actively participate in customer-facing events and cultivate strong relationships across a diverse customer base—from small business owners to original equipment manufacturers. They will play a critical role in aligning cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, and executing growth strategies to achieve North American Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working closely with the North American Sales Director, engaging key global stakeholders, and collaborating with a diverse network of external partners.

Responsibilities Include:

• New Business Acquisition: Identify and pursue new customer opportunities across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, fleet operators, and aftermarket service replacement and performance channels. 
• Market Development: Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to provide market intelligence to develop and execute strategic growth plans. 
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, engineers, and procurement teams. 
• Cross-Vertical Expertise: Navigate and develop business across diverse engine verticals, tailoring solutions to meet specific application requirements. 
• Sales Strategy: Collaborate with internal teams to define pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies. 
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and product development teams to align customer requirements with technical capabilities. 
• Forecasting & Reporting: Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and business development reports to leadership. 
• Brand Representation: Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to promote turbocharger solutions.
• Marketing Support: Collaborate with the Marketing team to design and execute targeted campaigns that drive sales growth and strengthen brand equity across all performance customer segments. Provide on-the-ground support at Garrett and distributor trade shows and events, including occasional weekend participation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a business or commercial discipline. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years traction within commercial leadership roles bringing: 
  • Proven ability to identify gaps and untapped opportunities within existing sales channels, with a strong track record of developing and optimizing dealer and distributor networks to maximize market coverage and revenue growth.
  • Ideally coming from automotive aftermarket industry with strong understanding of internal combustion engines and forced induction systems.
  • Proven success in securing new business and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles—from initial engagement through contract negotiation and post-sale support. Notable achievements may include winning multi-year supply agreements with and accelerating time-to-close on high-value deals by streamlining the sales process and aligning cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated sales accomplishments includi