Aptiv PLC

North America Sales Director- East

Aptiv PLC$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in enterprise technology sales with a strong track record of exceeding targets.
  • Experience leading and scaling sales teams in high-growth environments.
  • Proven ability to execute go-to-market strategies across multi-country regions.
  • Expertise in selling to C-level executives and managing complex, long-cycle accounts.
  • Solid understanding of software infrastructure technologies, particularly in secure, real-time and cloud-native environments.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for maintaining sales rigor with accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop the regional enterprise sales strategy and execution.
  • Set and manage quarterly and annual sales targets alongside key performance metrics.
  • Identify high-value opportunities in target markets and prioritize sales efforts accordingly.
  • Build and maintain relationships with executive-level clients to foster trust and partnership.
  • Expand the partner ecosystem to enhance market reach and solution delivery.
  • Coach and develop the sales team, focusing on performance management and career growth.
  • Drive disciplined deal execution through effective qualification and strategy implementation.
  • Collaborate with Product and Services teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs and deliver ROI.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.
  • Support for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and families.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description

NORTH AMERICA EAST SALES LEADER


YOUR ROLE


As theNorth America Enterprise Sales Leaderon our team, you will operate as a senior commercial leader responsible for regional go-to-market strategy and execution across US East and Canada (excluding Strategic Telco, Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive accounts). This role reports directly to the Americas Enterprise and Telco Sales VP and owns enterprise new business and expansion motions, leading a high-performing sales team and positioning Wind Rivers secure, real-time infrastructure and application toolchains across bare metal and cloud-native environments to deliver measurable business outcomes.

In your daily job you will:

  • Own the regional enterprise sales strategy, territory design, and coverage model aligned to company growth objectives.
  • Set quarterly and annual sales targets, forecast performance, and manage to key metrics including pipeline, win rates, and deal velocity.
  • Identify, prioritize, and pursue high-value opportunities across target markets and verticals.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships to position Wind River as a trusted strategic partner.
  • Develop and expand a partner ecosystem that extends market reach and enhances solution delivery.
  • Lead, coach, and develop an enterprise sales team, including goal setting, performance management, and career development.
  • Drive disciplined deal execution, including qualification, commercial strategy, and executive deal reviews.
  • Partner with Sales Engineering, Product, and Services to shape solution strategy and ensure customer value realization.
  • Collaborate with Marketing on regional campaigns, account-based programs, and pipeline generation initiatives.
  • Ensure customer requirements are translated into secure, high-performing solutions with clear, quantifiable ROI.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

  • Proficiency in enterprise technology sales, with 10 615 years of experience and a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and bookings targets.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale regional sales teams in high-growth, high-performance environments, including hiring, onboarding, and talent development.
  • Ability to design and execute go-to-market strategies across complex, multi-country regions, including segmentation, coverage, and channel strategy.
  • Proficiency in C-level executive selling, complex deal management, and long-cycle enterprise account management.
  • Strong understanding of software infrastructure technologies, including secure, real-time, and cloud-native environments, and the ability to translate them into business value.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with strong sales rigor through accurate forecasting, pipeline discipline, and data-driven decision making.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the executive presence to represent the region internally and externally.
  • Ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a competitive, fast-paced environment, balancing short-term results with long-term account growth.
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.

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About Aptiv PLC

Aptiv PLC is a global technology company that designs and manufactures vehicle components and provides electrical and electronic and active safety technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company's products include advanced safety systems, electrical and electronic distribution systems, and software and controls. Aptiv's largest customers are automotive manufacturers, and the company has a significant presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as Delphi Automotive PLC and changed its name to Aptiv PLC in December 2017.
Learn more about Aptiv PLC
Size
155,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$13 billion
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