Head of Sales NA & GKAM

About the role

Horse Powertrain Limited is an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

Horse Powertrain has 19,000 dedicated and determined employees, working in 17 manufacturing plants, and 5 R&D centers on three continents. This role is employed by Horse Powertrain Ltd and is based at head office in London, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

Overview

Own and drive the North America commercial strategy for a global automotive business while leading relationships with assigned OEMs, Ford & GM. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on accelerating growth, winning new business, and building long-term OEM partnerships in a highly competitive market.

What You’ll Do...

• Drive Market Growth
• Define and execute a bold NA sales strategy aligned to global goals
• Build a strong pipeline and unlock new revenue opportunities
• Leverage market and competitor insights to stay ahead
• Win & Grow Key Accounts
• Lead relationships with major OEMs at the executive level
• Close complex, high-value deals and secure long-term partnerships
• Drive program wins and business expansion
• Lead & Build
• Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Product, Operations, Finance) to deliver winning solutions
• Build and scale a high-performing U.S. sales team
• Align regional execution with global priorities
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Represent U.S. sales in senior leadership and strategic forums
• Shape business planning, forecasting, and investment decisions
• Global Responsibility: assigned OEM Accounts
• Own the global strategy and relationship with Ford & GM
• Ensure a consistent, world-class commercial approach across regions
• Drive alignment on roadmaps, contracts, and long-term growth plans
• Act as the internal expert—guiding strategy, investments, and priorities

What you will bring...

• 10+ years of progressive sales leadership in the automotive supplier space, ideally within a Tier 1 environment
• Proven success winning and growing major OEM accounts across the U.S. or North America
• Strong experience implementing and leading global commercial frameworks and processes
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams
• Established relationships with U.S OEMs and deep understanding of how to successfully navigate the account
• Strong executive presence with proven ability to engage, influence, and present to senior leadership
• Strategic thinking with operational execution capabilities
• High-level analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Equal opportunities employer

As a company, we are committed to equal opportunities, and recruit people based on their competencies and qualifications. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply for our job vacancies. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

How to apply

Please note that due to data regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

Horse Powertrain Limited is a global leader in powertrain solutions. Learn more at www.horse-powertrain.com.