Johnson Electric North America, Inc.

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Join Our Team as a Sales Director - North America at Johnson Electric! Location: Plymouth, MI, US (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing position Schedule: Full‑time Travel: ~50% business travel (domestic & international) As our next Sales Director (NA), you’ll be at the forefront of key account management, new business development, new customer acquisition, and marketing activities across the Americas region. Your expertise in automotive Tier‑1 sales, customer management, and cross‑functional project execution will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops. • Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged. • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication. • Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects. What You’ll Be Doing: • Developing and executing sales strategies and plans via internal collaboration and customer relationship management for the NA region • Managing relationships with customers and obtaining information on their market trends, value points, and satisfaction of JE products and services in NA. • Managing and interacting regularly with internal resources to design, quote and supply custom products or systems. • Leading negotiations with customers on current and future product pricing • Leading process to resolve customer commercial claims and submitting claims to customers when necessary • Managing the NA Sales team • Developing and managing regional sales budget • Ensuring uncompromised customer relations What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or equivalent sales and technical experience. • 10 years of experience in business development within an automotive Tier‑1 supplier; OEM customer experience preferred. • Strong understanding of sales principles and excellent customer‑experience mindset. • Proven capabilities in marketing, negotiation, prioritization, project management, and time management. • Ability to technically investigate, derive conclusions from observations/data collection and analytically approach problem cause phenomena. • Strong in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote. Bonus Points If You Have: • Experience supporting customer quality audits or technical program launches. • Experience using workflow or project‑management tools (e.g., JE‑PDS). • Background in driveline products or automotive systems. How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you! Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.