Sales Manager

 

Feel the Drive – for us that means making mobility something you can experience with all your senses. We work for more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in every season and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future.

We make mobility fun – are you there?

 

Our “Roof & Components (RC)” business unit develops and produces roof systems for every type of vehicle and autonomous driving. To achieve this, we rely on the most modern technologies and materials. Are you technically skilled and enthusiastic about product innovations? Then use your expertise and passion to help shape our success story.

 

About us The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic sunroofs, convertible roofs, and groundbreaking heating, cooling, and battery, we constantly create added value for the mobility sector. Our customers can always count on a pleasant atmosphere and driving experience. When you come and work with Webasto, you can expect to find an environment shaped by a remarkable sense of team spirit. We offer our colleagues the freedom to be creative in global development work – because the “We” in Webasto is your special plus. Are you a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and looking for new challenges in an agile technology company? More than 15,000 people are employed at Webasto worldwide. Webasto offers a creative working environment built on trust, with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and excellent career development opportunities.

 

Webasto is seeking results driven candidates to join our team as a Sales Manager at our North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.

 

What you will do – Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow customer relationships & satisfaction • Secure profitable growth within our holistic product portfolio, prioritizing targeted platforms and opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal cross functional teams to ensure customer and business unit success.
• Secure cash flow income & EBIT targets to ensure positive company financial performance.
• Maintain consistent presence with customer purchasing, engineering, and advanced development teams.
• Represent the company as needed at industry events, trade shows, and technical demonstrations.
• Define and execute mid & long-term strategy for customer accounts.
• Identify & secure new business through strategic customer planning, relationship building, and active customer account management.

 

The minimum requirements you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• 5 plus years of Sales experience; preferably in Tier 1 Automotive
• Proven track record of success in sales
• CRM system experience preferred
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Experience working with an Asian OEM is preferred, with emphasis on experience with Nissan and/or Hyundai/Kia.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong capacity to cultivate meaningful connections and instill confidence with customers

How we work together Our Culture – Our Values

We deliberately associate the first two words of our vision with our culture. Here, the word “Our ...” stands for all of us, for us as a team – across all departments, plants, regions and business units. The term “… Inspiration” embodies both the passion for our business and our intrinsic motivation. Because what it takes for a vision to become reality is a team of people who are highly motivated as they strive for the same goal together.

• Responsibility with a Long-Term View
• Passion for Quality and Innovation
• Hearts and Minds for our Customers
• Embracing Cooperation and Improvement
• Courageously Optimistic

 

What you will get

When you join the Webasto team, you will enjoy good excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation time, paid sick time, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k and much more. 

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid sick time
• 401k with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• A work environment where we are One Webasto Family & live by our values!

 

Come join the Webasto family and be part of the WE in Webasto!

Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background checkand drug screen upon acceptance of an offer

 

 

 

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