Established network within General Motors across various departments.
Ability to influence executive stakeholders and build relationships across functions.
Proven success in managing and growing business with GM.
In-depth knowledge of GM's organizational structure and decision-making processes.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in automotive or related technical fields.
Track record of expanding strategic business opportunities with large OEM accounts.
Willingness to travel regularly throughout Michigan and internationally.
Responsibilities
Engage and influence executive-level stakeholders within GM.
Develop and maintain relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing.
Manage and grow business opportunities with GM.
Navigate GM's organizational structure to facilitate decision-making.
Support vehicle programs and manufacturing operations effectively.
Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities within the automotive sector.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with a leading automotive OEM.
Access to a vast network of industry professionals.
Potential for career advancement within a major corporation.
Exposure to cutting-edge technology in robotics and automation.
Full Job Description
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Candidates must possess an established network of business relationships within General Motors, including manufacturing engineering, purchasing, operations, and program leadership organizations. Existing access and credibility within GM will be weighted more heavily than direct robotics industry experience.
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders while simultaneously developing relationships throughout engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and plant operations organizations.
Demonstrated history of successfully managing and growing business with GM.
Deep understanding of GM organizational structure, decision-making processes, vehicle programs, manufacturing operations, and capital investment planning.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting General Motors in sales, engineering, program management, manufacturing engineering, automation, robotics, or related technical fields.
Proven track record of winning and expanding strategic business opportunities within large automotive OEM accounts.
Ability and willingness to travel regulary throughout Michigan and the Americas, with periodic international travel to Europe, China, India and other locations as business needs require.
Strongly Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
MBA or advanced business degree.
Previous experience with robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, controls, assembly systems, or capital equipment sales.
