Sr. Sales Specialist

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Job Title: Senior Sales Specialist

Location: Field Sales

Work Arrangement: OFF-SITE

 

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

This position will report within the DRiV business group. DRiV is Tenneco’s aftermarket product solutions group, with a mission to deliver advancements that help people get the most out of every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey.  We strive to consistently deliver top tier results behind branded product solutions for our community and shareholders. 

 

Role Overview:

The Sr. Sales Specialist is responsible for business development and sales within their assigned area. Bringing a customer-centric thinking, a passion for building relationships, and an ambitious growth mindset to an expanding organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to effectively communicate our value proposition to all stakeholders and decision makers.
• Understand voice of the customer feedback, buyer needs, and purchasing behaviors to source revenue growth opportunities within new and existing accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, benefitting both short-term and long-term growth.
• Understand all products lines, services, and policies concerning the terms and conditions of sale, including but not limited to pricing, discounts, returns, credits, and warranty.
• Tailor DRiV’s value proposition message for product and service offerings based on customer needs.
• Gain strong command of the existing customers voice while also maintaining high visibility to potential market growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal partners and colleagues to ensure customers have an optimal experience.
• Complete mandatory reporting in a timely manner.
• Utilize good judgement in commitment and spending of company funds.
• Develop and maintain strong working and personal relationships with key the decision-makers and stakeholders.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Proven experience in account development and identifying growth opportunities.
• Strong ability to adapt messaging and value proposition to match customer needs.
• Deep understanding of pipeline management and creating detailed revenue forecasts.
• Ability to develop lasting customer relationships.