Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
About the Role:
We are looking for a Sales Director to support the successful development and launch of new technology products for a key customer. The Sales Director will ensure all timing milestones are met, in coordination with Project Management.
Responsibilities Also Include:
Define on a worldwide basis the Sales Division strategy for the customer in charge and ensure deployment in Regions and Product Groups
Drive specific system/module product interests from the customer
Organize roadmaps exchange in order to define the Division vision for the customer Coordinate all the Regions/Product Groups strategies and activities related to the customer in charge
0Business intelligence and information sharing
Identify decision making actors and rules on the customer side, gather and share all useful information with concerned Regions/Product Groups and functional networks (ex. R&D, Industrial, Quality, Project Management). Develop an intimate relationship with key decision makers in customers9 purchasing, engineering and marketing organizations at senior level.
Be the customer9s central contact for information concerning the organization, key people, new vehicle launches, production plans, etc, of the customer in charge and communicate this information to Regions/ Product Groups.
Ensure achievement of Division sales performance for the customer in charge in line with agreed targets
Be the preferred interface between the customer and the Division.
Drive global negotiations with the Customer: business acquisition; annual productivity, market effects (currency, raw material,...)
Manage communication at second level in case of crisis, protect customer9s relationship Coordinate important customer visits
Take advantage of customer intimacy to promote and develop sales for each Product Group Tailor the sales messages based on a customer9s business and individual attributes
Take control in guiding the customer to a recommended action by discussion alternatives and reinforcing the value of making a change
0Promote appropriate innovative products, modules and systems
Coordinate and organize lobbying activities and manage multiple Product Group RFI/RFQ9s.
Contribute to/Initiate Innovation Tech Days in co-operation with Product Marketing and R&D.
0Lead the Division interfacing with the customer
Drive and challenge the Customer Development Plan (CDP) process for customers in the Division
Network/Team management
Assess appropriate sales competences and performance of the network
Participate to the recruitment process
Division Customer Director Performance Indicators
Sales, Order intake, Price management,
CDP reliability
Network customer meeting report and follow-up0
What You Should Have:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree is a plus.
10 years of automotive sales experience
Experience with American based OEMs
Financial background is a plus
Understanding of Electronics is preferred.
Demonstrated track record of building strong internal and external networks, strong negotiation experience, electronic sales a plus
Project management experience a plus
Flexibility to travel as needed
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Job:
Customer Director/ManagerOrganization:
PG CustomerSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-06-04About Valeo
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