Sales Manager (Grand Rapids)

Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Sales Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 40,00 Required Languages: English Requisition ID: 46530 Benefits: United States : 401(k) Match || United States : Dental || United States : Development || United States : Educational Assistance || United States : Flexible Work Schedules || United States : Health Savings Accounts || United States : Holidays || United States : Life & Disability || United States : Medical || United States : Training || United States : Vacation || United States : Vision || United States : Wealth Management Support At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!Are you passionate about building strong customer relationships and leading with purpose?We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team. At BENTELER, you’ll play a key role in shaping strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth. As the Sales Manager for major OEM accounts, you’ll be the primary point of contact responsible for guiding projects from concept to launch. Your focus will be on delivering value to our customer while ensuring internal alignment, high-quality data, and commercial success.Key responsibilities:Supporting the implementation of our customer strategy within the assigned OEMManaging all sales-related activities in the Acquire & Quote and Develop & Launch phasesLeading customer meetings and negotiations with confidence and professionalismMaintaining strong, collaborative relationships across OEM teams and within our organizationIdentifying cost optimization opportunities and supporting product cost calculationsStrong understanding of financial KPI’s and means to influence with cost structure and pricing.Demonstrating strong understanding of Hot end exhaust components/asms, BIW/Chassis metal stampings, welded assemblies, and aluminum extrusions together with associated manufacturing processes.Preparing accurate and timely sales planning data based on customer sourcing timing, strategy and volumes.Documenting projects in internal systems with a focus on data integrityActing as a trusted liaison between the OEM and internal teams to ensure program successPromoting a respectful and inclusive team environment while mentoring and supporting othersWe’re looking for a results-driven professional with strong business acumen and a passion for customer service. You thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to navigate the complexities of OEM relationships, and are ready to grow alongside a global leader in automotive innovation.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience within the automotive supplier industry in a Sales role with Tier 2 automotive supplier.Proven track record of success managing OEM accounts including booking new business.Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsProficiency with project documentation and sales systemsExperience with and knowledge of Ford operating systems as it relates to RFQ’s and quotes.Your contactCharlotte Rose Muraske BENTELER Human ResourcesPhone: View phone number on apply.placed-app.com Your new employerThe BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!