GM - Sales / Business Development ( cables - solar)

Position Overview: The General Manager - Sales
will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing key
customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. This role
requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the automotive
industry, particularly in wire and harness systems, and a proven track record
of driving sales and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales
  Strategy Development:
  

• Develop
  and implement effective sales strategies to achieve business objectives
  and revenue targets.
  

• Identify
  and analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to
  inform strategic planning.
  

• Business
  Development:
  

• Identify
  and pursue new business opportunities with automotive OEMs and other
  potential clients.
  

• Develop
  and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective customers and projects.
  

• Customer
  Relationship Management:
  

• Build
  and maintain strong, long -term relationships with key customers and
  stakeholders.
  

• Ensure
  high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing client needs and
  concerns promptly.
  

• Team
  Leadership:
  

• Lead
  and mentor the sales and business development team, fostering a
  high -performance culture.
  

• Provide
  guidance and support to team members to achieve individual and team sales
  targets.
  

• Financial
  Management:
  

• Prepare
  and manage the sales and business development budget.
  

• Monitor
  sales performance metrics and take corrective actions as necessary to
  meet financial targets.
  

• Collaboration:
  

• Work
  closely with other departments, including engineering, production, and
  R&D, to ensure alignment of sales strategies with overall business
  goals.
  

• Collaborate
  with marketing to develop promotional activities and materials that
  support sales efforts.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA
  preferred.
  
• Minimum
  of 20+ years of experience in a senior sales or business development role
  within the automotive industry, with a focus on wire and harness systems
  or any other relevant industry. 
  
• Demonstrated
  success in achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of the automotive OEM market and industry trends.
  
• Excellent
  leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability
  to travel as required.