Sales Manager

Lear For YouWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.A path to a better career. A better future.Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.Are you ready for a better career? A better future?Job DescriptionAs a member of the Seating team, the Sales Manager will be responsible for overall commercial ownership of new and awarded business for their assigned customer base. This position will also require leadership qualities to logically work through issues, responsible for key account managemet, customer support, understand the general market and trends and provide strategic feedback to assist in decision making for the sales organization.ResponsibilitiesLead key growth and account management initiatives in assigned product lines & customer basisSupport the development & execution of specific customer strategies in support of, and in collaboration with regional, global sales strategies and goalsEstablish & grow solid relationships with key customers including purchasing, engineering, and other relevant functionsSupport tech shows, technical presentations, and marketing efforts at OEM, Tier and internal customersBuild Lear internal relationships with key global engineering & commercial team membersTravel as required to customer plants, fabric plants, and other locationsSupport overall fabric organization through various reporting, system and other functionsGrowing margin on awarded programsSeeking out new business opportunitiesGrowing the top line revenue for assigned customersProcessing and creating quotations to our customersFollow up on quality or material delivery concernsIdentify key decision makers at potential customers and develop business relationships in order to secure new businessYour QualificationsUndergraduate degree in engineering or business-related field5+ years of experience in automotive fabric for seating, overhead systems, and other applicationsExcellent presentation and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of basic finance elementsStrong technical acumenAbility to operate autonomously and proactivelyStrong team player & ability to manage global culturesBonus If You HaveSpanish, Korean, or Japanese language skillsTextile engineering, program management, or quality experienceSeating, overhead systems, roller shade product experienceEqual Opportunity EmployerLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.