Automotive Sales Manager

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Transform the everyday with us!

The Automotive Sales Manager for Digital Industries Automation plays a critical role in driving growth within the U.S. automotive sector. This position focuses on empowering OEMs and Tier suppliers to modernize manufacturing, optimize production performance, and advance toward adaptive and autonomous factory operations.

We are looking for an Automotive Sales Manager. This position has an opportunity for remote, but preferred candidate would be located in Michigan.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leadership & Sales Strategy

  • Lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional sales teams, fostering a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.
  • Build and execute strategic sales plans that drive sustained revenue growth, margin improvement, and market share expansion within the automotive segment.
  • Provide strong leadership in identifying new business opportunities and converting them into scalable commercial wins.

  Market & Customer Engagement

  • Lead market intelligence initiatives to anticipate automotive industry trends, customer needs, competitive threats, and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to key automotive customers, gaining deep insight into their production challenges and aligning Siemens solutions to high‑value outcomes.
  • Strengthen relationships with OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, regional sales organizations, marketing, and execution teams.

  Go‑to‑Market & Portfolio Alignment

  • Collaborate closely with global business lines, product management, and go‑to‑market teams to ensure alignment between sales execution and Siemens’ technology portfolio.
  • Translate customer insights into actionable business requirements that shape product positioning and future portfolio strategy.
  • Lead commercial assessments for major opportunities and coordinate internal stakeholders through the full sales cycle.

  Business Performance & Operational Excellence

  • Monitor and manage key financial KPIs including order intake, revenue, and profitability.
  • Drive strategic pricing, marketing, and research initiatives that strengthen Siemens’ competitive position in the automotive automation ecosystem.
  • Partner with business unit leadership to ensure cohesive strategy development and operational execution.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years leading high‑performing sales teams within industrial automation, manufacturing technology, or automotive solutions.
• 5+ years selling IT/OT, automation, or digitalization solutions selling specifically aligned to automotive production environments.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying growth opportunities and turning them into commercialized solutions.
• Strong understanding of automotive go‑to‑market strategy, competitive positioning, and value‑based selling.
• Exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate with senior executives across complex customer organizations.
• Proven capability in using analytics and structured problem‑solving to define strategy and improve business outcomes.
• Consistent ability to deliver results in fast‑paced, competitive, and highly dynamic customer environments.
• Strong commitment to developing sales talent through coaching, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Confident, decisive leader capable of setting direction and making strategic calls in ambiguous situations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred location: Michigan (1–2 days in office).
• Open to remote candidates with up to 50% travel to customer sites.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.