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Sales & Marketing General ManagerFull-TimeDirect HireNovi, MICompensation DOE: Up to $180KWe are seeking a well-connected General Manager of Sales & Marketing with strong OEM (Big 3) automotive experience to lead new business development and sales strategy for automated functional safety and locking mechanisms. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the President and managing a small team of experienced sales professionals.This position is ideal for a senior sales leader who brings deep OEM relationships, strong commercial acumen, and hands-on experience with automated door and tailgate function components.What You’ll Do as Sales & Marketing General Manager:As the General Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding market share across key OEM accounts while providing consistent leadership to a team of account managers.Sales & Marketing General Manager Key Responsibilities Include:Generating new business and expanding existing OEM customer relationshipsLeading sales strategy, pricing negotiations, and contract discussionsDeveloping and executing sales plans aligned with company growth objectivesManaging and mentoring a team of 3–4 sales/account professionalsServing as the primary OEM customer interface and executive-level contactPreparing and delivering sales presentations and commercial proposalsMonitoring market trends, competitor activity, and pricing dynamicsCollaborating cross-functionally to support quoting, project timelines, and launchesOverseeing monthly sales reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activitiesEnsuring alignment between sales goals, customer requirements, and internal executionWhat We’re Looking For in a Sales & Marketing General Manager:Bachelor’s degree requiredProven experience with automated door and tailgate functional parts strongly preferredDirect OEM customer interface experience, ideally with the Big 3Demonstrated success in price negotiation and new business developmentStrong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and execute tacticallyKnowledge of OEM customer processes and portalsExcellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project-based toolsExperience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or automotive environmentWhy This Opportunity:Executive-level visibility reporting directly to the PresidentOpportunity to reset and elevate the sales organizationCompetitive compensation with significant bonus upsideLeadership role with influence over strategy, structure, and growthSend your resume to Kelly MaxwellCareer Transitions: Find Your Dream Job or Hire the Best TalentCareer Transitions, a Morale Group Company, is a leading recruiting agency that specializes in helping employers find their next critical hire and job seekers find their dream job. Our team of experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding you the perfect match for your open position or helping you find the right job for your skills and interests. We offer a variety of services, including:Recruitment: We match talent with open jobs.Contract staffing: We place technical and exempt professionals in temporary or contract assignments that can become full-time positions.Outplacement: We provide terminated or laid off employees with tools to be competitive in the job market.Career management: We help you develop your career and reach your goals to be the next leader.Career Transitions is committed to providing you with a high-quality talent acquisition experience. Our diverse candidate database and extensive recruiting experience reflects our commitment to match qualified candidates to employers' open positions. We work diligently to ensure that you receive efficient and effective services. We specialize in connecting employers with qualified technical and exempt professionals in many fields, ranging from accounting and finance to engineering and technology, and human resources to sales and marketing.We are support equal opportunity employers who provide support for veterans and people with disabilities. Choose Career Transitions contingency, retained, or contract talent acquisition services to find your next hire or dream job.Visit our website today to learn more about how we can help you. #cthejb
Salary : $180,000