Sales Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team. At BENTELER, you’ll play a key role in shaping strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of our customer strategy within the assigned OEM
• Managing all sales-related activities in the "Acquire & Quote" and "Develop & Launch" phases
• Leading customer meetings and negotiations with confidence and professionalism
• Maintaining strong, collaborative relationships across OEM teams and within our organization
• Identifying cost optimization opportunities and supporting product cost calculations
• Strong understanding of financial KPI’s and means to influence with cost structure and pricing
• Demonstrating strong understanding of Hot end exhaust components/asms, BIW/Chassis metal stampings, welded assemblies, and aluminum extrusions together with associated manufacturing processes
• Preparing accurate and timely sales planning data based on customer sourcing timing, strategy and volumes
• Documenting projects in internal systems with a focus on data integrity
• Acting as a trusted liaison between the OEM and internal teams to ensure program success
• Promoting a respectful and inclusive team environment while mentoring and supporting others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive supplier industry in a Sales role with Tier 2 automotive supplier
• Proven track record of success managing OEM accounts including booking new business
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with project documentation and sales systems
• Experience with and knowledge of Ford operating systems as it relates to RFQ’s and quotes

Benefits

Your new employer
The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.