Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field preferred.
15+ years of sales leadership, business development, or account management experience in automotive or engineering services.
Proven success in selling engineering services or technical solutions.
Established relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and mobility tech companies.
Experience managing complex customer relationships and enterprise-level sales engagements.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sales strategies for revenue growth within the automotive sector.
Build and nurture executive relationships with key automotive industry partners.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities in EV, autonomous driving, and mobility solutions.
Manage strategic accounts, sales pipelines, and customer engagements effectively.
Lead and mentor sales teams to establish effective sales processes.
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to match customer needs with solutions.
Represent the company at industry events to enhance market visibility.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Retirement savings plan with company matching.
Paid time off and holiday leave.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Vice President of Sales - Automotive Vertical will lead business growth initiatives across the automotive and mobility markets by developing strategic customer relationships, expanding key accounts, and driving new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, EV manufacturers, and emerging mobility companies.
This executive leader will develop and execute the automotive sales strategy, grow market presence, build strong customer partnerships, and collaborate with delivery and engineering teams to provide innovative technical solutions that support customer objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background selling engineering services, technical consulting, or product development solutions within the automotive industry, along with established relationships and a proven ability to drive revenue growth. Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute automotive sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market share.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology companies.
Identify new business opportunities within vehicle development, EV, autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, and mobility solutions.
Lead and mentor sales teams while establishing effective sales processes and growth strategies.
Partner with engineering, delivery, operations, and executive leadership teams to align customer needs with business capabilities.
Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings to strengthen market presence.
Provide market insights to support business strategy and service development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field preferred.
15+ years of experience in sales leadership, business development, or account management within automotive, engineering services, or technical consulting.
Established relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and mobility technology companies.
Strong experience managing enterprise-level sales engagements and complex customer relationships.
Demonstrated ability to build sales strategies, grow revenue, and scale teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with automotive organizations such as Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Toyota, or Volvo.
Background within an engineering services, consulting, or technology solutions company.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar accounts and strategic partnerships.
Strong understanding of automotive engineering disciplines, including EV technologies, vehicle development, embedded systems, manufacturing, and validation.
