Automotive Sales Consultant

Responsibilities:

_{Role Overview:}

_{We are looking for a dynamic and well-connected Automotive Sales Consultant who can engage with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to drive 
component sales specifically for R&D, prototyping, testing, EV development, and validation programs. 
The ideal candidate will have strong relationships within OEM engineering and R&D departments and experience promoting high-precision components such as 
connectors, cable assemblies, harness interfaces, test adapters, and similar engineering parts.}

_{Key Responsibilities:}

<sub>1. Business Development & Sales 
• Identify and target R&D, prototype, testing, and validation divisions within major Automotive OEMs (e.g., Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota, Honda, etc.). 
• Promote one of our customers' specialized connector products and technologies to engineering teams and decision-makers. 
• Drive new business opportunities and convert them into measurable sales growth. 
• Present technical product capabilities and suitability for engineering/development projects. 
2. Customer Engagement & Relationship Building 
• Build strong, long-term relationships with OEM engineering managers, R&D program leads, and procurement teams. 
• Conduct regular technical and commercial discussions with customer stakeholders. 
• Support customers in selecting the right connectors and solutions for prototype vehicles, lab environments, and test benches. 
3. Market Intelligence & Strategic Input 
• Track upcoming vehicle development programs (ICE, EV, ADAS, autonomous, infotainment, powertrain). 
• Identify component needs and propose our customer's product solutions early in the development cycle. 
• Provide feedback to Germany headquarters on market trends, competitor activity, and pricing. 
4. Sales Operations & Coordination 
• Work closely with our customers’ technical and product teams for quote preparation, custom requirements, and order execution. 
• Maintain CRM updates, sales pipeline, and monthly reporting. 
• Participate in industry events, tech expos, and OEM supplier meets.</sub> 

_{Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics preferred. 
• 5–15 years of experience in automotive B2B technical sales, preferably selling connectors, wiring harnesses, sensors, electronic components, or testing equipment. 
• Strong network and access to OEM R&D, testing, prototype, and validation teams. 
• Ability to understand technical documentation, engineering drawings, and connector specifications. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working with international teams.}