Sales Manager

Sales Manager
$120,000 - $140,000 + bonus & benefits
Automotive - New Technology
San Jose, California

My client is seeking a talented Sales Manager to build relationships with key Automotive OEMs with their innovative product offering. Pioneering Fuel Cell Technology, they've also developed ground-breaking Electric Superchargers and Turbochargers that will change Automotive Technology & Engineering for years to come. With headquarters in the UK, they are looking to establish a key base in North America, moving into state-of-the-art offices in the San Jose area.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing a strategic business plan to support Company objectives, including sales targets
• Strategic commercial planning and implementation for existing products
• Target, win and manage key OEM customers
• Provide feedback from customers to the engineering team to define and ensure right products are being developed
• Develop long-lasting customer relationships and act as account manager for major customers
• Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally

We are looking for the following:

• An experienced Automotive Sales professional with a demonstrable track record of success
• Excellent understanding of OEM Engineering and Purchasing
• Previous experience within New Product Introduction/New Technology would be preferable
• Entrepreneurial in nature with a high degree of commercial acumen
• Effective communication and negation skills
• Degree qualified ideally within an Engineering discipline