Sales Representative – Automotive / Business Development

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
• Willingness to travel