via Careerplug
$80K - 120K a year
Manage and develop customer relationships, negotiate deals, and oversee strategic programs in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Minimum 6+ years of account management experience in relevant industries, strong negotiation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to travel extensively.
Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Who We Are Looking For: CTR-America seeks an experienced, results-driven Eastern Regional Sales Manager to lead and implement strategic objectives, including securing new business and managing ongoing programs. This role requires up to 75% travel throughout the Eastern US & Canada, with 25% remote work. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Collaboration • Collaborate with CTR cross-functional teams (North America/Korea), internal/external customers, sales teams, and agent representatives to develop and execute CTR's strategy and value proposition • Manage customer communication and address concerns across the global CTR team • Communicate customer program requirements to internal teams (engineering, design, purchasing) and assist with pricing proposals Sales & Business Development • Negotiate and secure new business opportunities • Provide weekly sales and activity reports suitable for executive presentation (VP/CEO level) • Nurture existing and new customer relationships through trade shows, events, training webinars, and field sales initiatives • Monitor customer payment compliance within agreed terms • Calculate sales budgets, forecasting, margins, commissions, and other financial metrics Account & Partnership Management • Oversee high-volume and strategically important programs • Manage agency representative partnerships with a proven track record • Handle customer communication and negotiation for critical supply chain/logistics issues • Monitor market and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats Required Qualifications Experience • Minimum 6+ years of account management experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, OE, or Tier 1 levels • Knowledge of suspension/chassis products preferred • Proven ability to manage large-volume and strategic programs Skills & Competencies • Strong negotiation skills with a professional, positive attitude • Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines • Self-motivated team player with strategic thinking and flexibility • Fiscal responsibility and effective time management Education & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited four-year institution • Valid passport and driver's license required • Multilingual capabilities (Spanish/French) preferred • Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) within the USA and Canada This is a remote position. Compensation: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
This job posting was last updated on 2/19/2026