Valeo

Automotive

DivisionCustomerDirector

$215–325k ~AI est. Troy, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Division Customer Director at Valeo. Skills: Sales, Customer relationship management, Negotiation. Define worldwide Sales Division strategy. Ensure strategy deployment in Regions”

What You'll Achieve.

Sales achievement; Order intake achievement; Price management; CDP reliability

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 years automotive sales experience, Experience with American based OEMs, Bachelor's Degree in Business

Nice to Have

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree, Financial background, Understanding of Electronics, Electronic sales a plus, Project management experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Define worldwide Sales Division strategy

Ensure strategy deployment in Regions

Drive system/module product interests

Organize roadmaps exchange

Define Division vision for customer

Coordinate Regions/Product Groups strategies

Identify decision making actors

Gather and share information

Develop intimate relationship with key decision makers

Be customer's central contact

Communicate customer information to Regions

Ensure achievement of Division sales performance

Be preferred interface between customer and Division

Drive global negotiations

Manage communication in case of crisis

Protect customer’s relationship

Coordinate important customer visits

Promote and develop sales

Tailor sales messages

Guide customer to recommended action

Promote innovative products

Coordinate lobbying activities

Manage multiple RFI/RFQ’s

Contribute to Innovation Tech Days

Lead Division interfacing with customer

Drive Customer Development Plan process

Assess sales competences

Assess sales performance

Participate to recruitment process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global community; Product Groups; Functional networks; Division Network/Team

Communication Scope

Sales messages

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. ****Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.**** ****What You Will Win:**** As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value. ****About the Role:**** We are looking for a Sales Director to support the successful development and launch of new technology products for a key customer. The Sales Director will ensure all timing milestones are met, in coordination with Project Management. **Responsibilities Also Include:** ****Define on a worldwide basis the Sales Division strategy for the customer in charge and ensure deployment in Regions and Product Groups**** * Drive specific system/module product interests from the customer * Organize roadmaps exchange in order to define the Division vision for the customer ∙ Coordinate all the Regions/Product Groups strategies and activities related to the customer in charge **​Business intelligence and information sharing** * Identify decision making actors and rules on the customer side, gather and share all useful information with concerned Regions/Product Groups and functional networks (ex. R&D, Industrial, Quality, Project Management). ∙ Develop an intimate relationship with key decision makers in customers’ p

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