Sales Account Manager- Automotive/ OEM

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Job Description
As a Sales Account Manager for Vehicle Motion, you are responsible for a diverse group of customers with a worldwide footprint. The products include chassis components such as braking, steering, airbags, and a portfolio of chassis sensors. The customers are primarily OEMs, with certain products also directed at Tier 1 opportunities. This position will require approximately 25% travel both domestically and internationally to meet with customers. In this role you are responsible for the entire sales process execution – from start to finish. You are the direct leader of a sales project for OEMs, meeting with customers virtually and in-person, establishing yourself as the customer’s primary commercial point of contact, receiving RFQs and change requests, managing internal stakeholders such as project management, engineering, and product management for product selection and scope of work definition, providing price indications, preparing and delivering quotations, negotiating commercially with the customer, and closing new business awards.

Mandatory Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

3+ years of automotive sales experience

3+ years of experience in high volume and high revenue sales on a global level

3+ years of experience in the automotive industry (knowledge of products, competition, sales channels)

Ability to travel up to 6‑10 weeks per year, including international travel

Live within commutable distance from the Plymouth, MI facility and be available to come into the office weekly (or as required)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA

Polished written and verbal communication skills

Sharp organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong negotiation skills

Experience with start‑ups or non‑traditional automotive companies

Solid process experience in acquisition and sales management

Previous experience in project management

Chassis product and/or engineering experience

German language skills

Additional Information
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Your well‑being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug‑testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

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