Manager, Sales - Sr

Cooper-Standard • Northville, MI

233d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Sales Manager is a strategic, self-driven professional responsible for developing and executing business development initiatives with key OEM customers. This role requires a proven ability to identify growth opportunities, negotiate complex contracts, and manage high-value client relationships. The Sales Manager will work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure alignment with operational goals while maintaining a high level of visibility and influence with executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated track record of driving revenue growth in dynamic, customer-focused environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree in business or related field, or equivalent blend of education and work experience
• Minimum of 3 years Manager Level Sales Experience
• Experience directing strategies for new sales
• Demonstrate computer literacy
• Proficient in MS suite tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using the English language
• Superior interpersonal, team building, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience building successful working relationships with C-level executives
• Proven skills in complex deal strategy, development, financial structuring, and negotiations
• Professionally draft and deliver proposals, both internally and externally
• Sales contract and client management software experience required
• Ability to learn and react to changing environments and customer demands

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively conduct research on assigned OEM and establish strategic plan for new business
• Contract negotiation for new and current business
• Provide feedback on Marketing Activities
• Share and understand our high growth objectives
• Demonstrate ability to develop new business relationships working autonomously
• Exhibit good business judgement and acumen
• Work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute on departmental initiatives
• Travel and present to large audiences of executive level management
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills
• Report on sales activity with consistent frequency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree