Webasto Group

Sales Manager

Webasto Group  •  Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Sales at Webasto means selling our products and services with passion and expertise. Our sales team is the first point of contact for our customers, building valuable, long-term, and trusted relationships. In addition to providing personalized advice on all questions related to our products and services, core tasks in Sales include market and competition analysis, as well as the development of short-, medium-, and long-term strategies. Sales is also responsible for acquiring and commercially managing new projects for the company.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

  • An internal candidate has been identified
  • Drive the acquisition of new global projects with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, aligning with product and customer growth strategies
  • Lead commercial negotiations for small- to mid-size global volume projects, including pricing, tooling, and warranty cost agreements
  • Support customers throughout all phases of the Product Evolution Process (PEP), ensuring seamless communication and execution
  • Prepare and execute multi-year pricing strategies and negotiations to meet profitability and revenue targets
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key OEM stakeholders, especially within purchasing and cross-functional teams
  • Monitor competitor activities and market trends, providing insights to support strategic decision-making and market intelligence
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop detailed cost breakdowns and ensure alignment with financial targets such as EBIT and cash flow


This is what you bring to us

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Approximately 5 years of experience in automotive sales, account management, or business development
  • Strong negotiation, conflict management, and relationship-building skills
  • Solid technical understanding with a high level of cost awareness and commercial acumen
  • Fluent in Korean language with the ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment


What we offer you

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:

Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Auburn Hills, MI

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.

We look forward to receiving your online application!

Webasto Group

About Webasto Group

As a global innovative systems partner to the mobility industry, Webasto is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive sector worldwide. In development, manufacturing and sales, the company focuses on roof systems on the one hand and on vehicle electrification on the other hand. The product range includes openable and fixed roofs, electric high-voltage heaters and batteries, as well as thermo management solutions. Among the customers of Webasto are manufacturers of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and boats, as well as dealers and end customers. In 2024, the Group generated sales of around 4.3 billion euros and employed around 15,300 people at more than 50 locations. The headquarters of the company, which was founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf near Munich (Germany). For more information, please visit www.webasto.com

Webasto SE

Head Office: Gauting (Stockdorf)

Register of companies: München HRB 199587

Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Rolf Bulander

Management Board: Jörg Buchheim (Chairman), Marcel Bartling, Jan-Henning Mehlfeldt, Jörg Bremer, Johann Stohner

Further information: https://www.webasto-group.com/en/imprint/

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Stockdorf, DE
Year Founded
1901
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