Sales Manager Automotive

Novelis North America Commercial Automotive is looking for a Sales Manager to join our commercial team and take ownership of one of our largest accounts. You will help make Novelis the supplier of first choice for aluminum body sheet by identifying new programs, shaping solutions early, and being a trusted voice for the customer inside Novelis.

This is a strong opportunity for a manufacturing-minded professional who wants to build a career in sales. You will learn the business from the customer side, work closely with senior commercial leaders, and gain the experience to grow toward a Sales Director role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a key automotive account and build strong, long-term relationships with customer teams and Novelis global OEM teams
• Grow revenue and profitability by targeting new programs through up-front solution selling, using vehicle maps and customer planning
• Be the voice of the customer in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings, and bring customer needs back to Novelis teams
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Technical teams to build and carry out account plans that support Novelis' goals
• Own sales growth targets and scrap buyback plans for your account
• Champion customer-centricity and a safety-first mindset, both internally and with customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing company or production environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning and scheduling, finance and budgeting, quality systems, and metallurgy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• In 2027, employees based in Novi will be expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Friday available to work remotely or from the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in the automotive or aluminum industry
• Prior exposure to customer-facing, sales, or account management work

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship 

What We Offer  

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:  

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support  
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance  
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.  
• Diabetes Management Program 
• Pet insurance  
• Identity Theft Protection   
• PerkSpot Discount Program  
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!  

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Novelis’ Novi office is located twenty-five miles northwest of the heart of the motor city. Its 100+ employees provide dedicated commercial sales technical support and recycling teams for Novelis’ growing automotive customer base. Novi is also the location of the company’s Customer Solution Center which accelerates innovation between Novelis and automakers for the next generation of vehicle design. As one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan Novi offers a host of destination shopping and specialty expos fine dining options and outdoor recreation activities. Our Novi team is a key sponsor to community events such as Habitat for Humanity and local schools with its FIRST Robotics team and STEM education programs.