Sales Manager

What you will do:

You will be responsible for setting and executing regional strategic plans and driving commercial excellence for the assigned customer. You will also be responsible for monitoring emerging technology trends translating them into business opportunities for NA while fostering deep relationships with the customers in engineering, purchasing, product planning, quality and strategy or any other relevant function. This role is responsible for shaping customer product portfolio planning, NA pricing and profit strategy, the P&L at the customer level, customer relationships and is responsible for the customer satisfaction within the NA region as well as understanding the technology, challenges and product requirements, and the value proposition that Clarios brings to our customers.

How you will do it:

• Leading the development of Customer account(s) NA growth strategies to drive technology adoption, secure future business and increase profitability.
• Developing a strong customer partnership relationship of the organization.
  
  

Maintaining frequent and regular contact with customer (purchasing, quality, product planning, and engineering).

• Managing cross-functional teams as commercial voice for program execution and launches, product ramp up and innovation.
• Alignment of customer technical road map with internal product strategy and market requirements
• Developing and executing global 10-year customer plan to ensure new business is won with advanced technologies at target profitability levels across the regions and functions.
• Leading the negotiation of customer sales contracts for the NA market and prices as required.
• Responsible for overall customer satisfaction in the development and launch of new customer products.
• Acts as a key advisor to the Sr. Sales Director and works collaboratively with all functional leaders.
• Maintains / builds the Clarios industry leading reputation and image.
  
  

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, engineering, or other appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience; 8 years original equipment commercial and customer management experience (preferably with German OEMs), including Business Development.
• “Hunter Mentality” with a strong strategic mindset and comfortable dealing in ambiguity.
• Strong knowledge of automotive market and electrification trends (power train, vehicle architecture), including vehicle system integration.
• Technical knowledge of flooded, Stop Start, AGM, Lithium-Ion batteries systems and connected services preferred.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and our products and then combine and translate that information into increased customer success.
• Ability to identify opportunities/threats and develop and execute appropriate strategic and tactical business solutions.
  
  

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
  
  

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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