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Angott Search Group

Automotive

Angott Search Group is pleased to partner with a global automotive supplier in the search for a Senior Sales Engineer.

This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, supporting key automotive customer accounts, and executing both regional and global sales strategies within a highly technical and fast-paced environment. The Senior Sales Engineer will serve as a critical link between engineering, sales, and customer organizations, ensuring strong alignment across product performance, commercial strategy, and long-term account development.

This is a high-visibility position with direct impact on key OEM relationships, forecasting, and long-term business planning within the automotive sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive revenue growth and achieve established sales and operating targets within assigned automotive accounts.
  • Develop and execute account strategies in collaboration with the Sales Manager.
  • Manage pre-sales activities, new business acquisition, and retention of existing business.
  • Lead commercial discussions, including aftermarket negotiations and long-term agreements (LTAs).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and key stakeholders.
  • Forecast annual and 5-year sales volumes and provide analysis supporting projections.
  • Participate in global and regional key account reviews and new business meetings.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, quality, and supply chain teams.
  • Monitor customer KPIs (quality, delivery, performance) and ensure alignment with expectations.
  • Support customer issue resolution with a focus on responsiveness and long-term relationship strength.
  • Oversee commercial elements of customer agreements, including pricing, raw material adjustments, and contract performance.
  • Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support international collaboration and cross-regional sales initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical sales, engineering, or project management (automotive industry strongly preferred).
  • Experience with electro-mechanical products, ideally automotive rotating electrical machines (e.g., starters/alternators).
  • 3+ years of project management experience required.
  • Experience working with OEM systems/processes (GM and/or Hyundai APQP exposure highly desirable).
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, account management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Additional language skills (Spanish, German, Mandarin) a plus.
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