Senior Sales Manager
Dayton, OH | Full-Time, On-Site | Automotive Manufacturing
Up to $110,000 base + 20–40% bonus + car allowance + cell phone credit
About the Company
We're partnering with a state-of-the-art Tier 1 automotive supplier known for producing stamped and welded components for major OEMs. Their Dayton facility is built on advanced technology, lean systems, and high standards for quality and efficiency. This is a well-established organization with strong customer relationships and a culture of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President. You'll own the full sales function — from strategy and forecasting to quoting, pricing, and customer relationships. If you're a driven sales professional with automotive supplier experience and a track record of leading teams, this is a role worth a conversation.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute annual and long-term sales plans aligned with company strategy
- Lead sales forecasting, reporting, and budget management
- Own proposals, quotations, and pricing negotiations across North America
- Manage pricing changes driven by exchange rates, material costs, and adjustments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEM customers (including Honda) and internal stakeholders
- Lead, coach, and develop the sales team — performance management, training, and coordination
- Develop profit improvement proposals as part of ongoing kaizen activities
- Deliver presentations to internal leadership and external customers
- Troubleshoot product-related issues and act as a key escalation point
- Travel domestically and internationally on short notice as needed
What You'll Bring