Sales & Marketing Manager - Tesla Automotive, Energy & Solar

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one‑stop‑shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence.”

Job Summary
The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for developing, expanding, and managing strategic customer relationships across Tesla’s Automotive, Energy Storage, and Solar divisions. This role focuses on high‑value accounts that drive significant revenue, long‑term growth, and strategic market influence. The leader will deliver customer engagement programs that strengthen satisfaction, retention, and cross‑portfolio sales opportunities while representing Tesla’s ecosystem. This position requires regular travel to customer sites, project locations, and Tesla facilities.

Job Description
Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Account Development

Identify, develop, and grow key accounts across Tesla Automotive, Energy, and Solar product lines.

Build long‑term, trust‑based customer relationships by resolving issues quickly, introducing innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional service.

Conduct strategic account planning to understand customer needs, market challenges, and expansion opportunities across all Tesla offerings.

Partner with customers to design and implement multi‑year, scalable supply chain solutions.

Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth

Achieve targets related to revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, and cross‑product adoption.

Drive new business development by positioning Tesla’s full ecosystem—EVs, charging, solar, and energy storage—as an integrated value proposition.

Lead contract negotiations, manage contract requirements, and ensure internal teams deliver on commitments.

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management

Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key customers and suppliers to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and strengthen partnerships.

Maintain proactive communication to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.

Collaborate with Inside Sales, Credit, Quality, and Operations to ensure seamless customer experience.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Review performance metrics monthly and drive continuous improvement initiatives across sales, service, and delivery.

Proactively manage Line of Balance and identify cost, schedule, or operational risks.

Develop and execute risk‑mitigation strategies to ensure successful project and product delivery.

Market Strategy & Planning

Develop a comprehensive market plan with measurable goals, action steps, and performance benchmarks.

Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to refine sales and marketing strategies.

Support Tesla’s brand presence through customer events, product demonstrations, and industry engagement.

Operational & Safety Responsibilities

Work directly with or around production equipment, assembly halls motor vehicle equipment in alignment with Tesla’s safety standards.

Demonstrate a strong safety mindset and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma / GED

Equivalent combination of education and sales experience in lieu of college degree

Five or more years of sales experience

Strong knowledge of company product line

Outstanding sales, negotiation and customer service skills

Strong communications and relationship building skills

Ability to work effectively with Regional Managers, Inside Sales, Credit, Quality and others internally to resolve customer issues / meet customer needs

Demonstrated safety awareness and commitment

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Eight to ten years’ sales experience

Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

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