Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development
Job Category
Sales / Marketing
Job Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full time
Working Type
Onsite
Visa Sponorship
No
Education Level
All Education Levels
Experience Level
Mid Level
Salary Range
$75000 - $100000
Job Location
Nashville, TN, US
Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development
Experience in B2B sales within the automotive components or automotive manufacturing industry is required.
Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1, or Tier 2 suppliers is preferred.
Experience should primarily involve automotive manufacturing customers and component sales, rather than consumer-facing automotive retail sales.
Experience with plastic automotive components/products strongly preferred.
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary:$75,000–$100,000/year base + bonus/incentive
Work Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Work Style: On-site, 5 days/week + Business Travel
Benefits: Standard company benefits package
Position Overview
This role supports the Sales Manager while developing new business opportunities in both automotive and non-automotive markets. It is a good fit for someone who understands automotive manufacturing and enjoys building customer relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Support sales activities for automotive parts customers
Develop new automotive business opportunities
Explore opportunities outside the automotive industry
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective customers
Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales-related reports
Coordinate internally with management and other offices
Travel to the Michigan office and customer locations as needed
Qualifications
Experience in the automotive parts industry required
Experience with plastic components/products strongly preferred
Business development or B2B sales experience preferred
Intermediate/conversational Japanese preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
