Senior Sales Director (Chicago. IL)

Porsche Cars North America • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

MHP Americas, Inc., a leader in business and technology consulting for the automotive and manufacturing industries, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Sales Director to lead professional services sales initiatives and is responsible for driving new consulting services business, mentoring and growing the sales team, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients navigating digital transformation—particularly across SAP and adjacent enterprise platforms. If you are a consultative sales leader with a strong background in professional services, a passion for solving complex challenges, and a proven track record of leading solution sales in the automotive and manufacturing industries, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in solution-based sales, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership or consulting capacity.
• Demonstrated success in selling complex consulting services and enterprise solutions, particularly within the automotive and manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience leading large-scale business development efforts and developing C-level relationships.
• Understanding of SAP (S/4HANA, Supply Chain, Digital Core) and the broader enterprise transformation landscape.

Nice To Haves

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to shape deals that drive business outcomes.
• Excellent executive presence and storytelling skills—especially in creating and delivering persuasive presentations.
• Experience mentoring and developing sales teams within a consulting or professional services environment.
• High proficiency with CRM systems, sales enablement tools, and Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development efforts focused on strategic, high-value consulting and digital transformation services.
• Create and execute go-to-market strategies that drive pipeline growth, new client acquisition, and revenue targets.
• Serve as a thought partner to internal stakeholders, bringing strategic insight to cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive the positioning and sale of multi-service offerings including SAP implementation, integration, and managed services.
• Establish and nurture long-term executive-level relationships with clients, positioning MHP as a partner in their digital journey.
• Lead consultative engagements to understand client business models, operational pain points, and transformation needs.
• Translate client challenges into solution roadmaps by leveraging MHP's service portfolio and global capabilities.
• Drive value-based selling by articulating how MHP solutions resolve business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across SAP, engineering, supply chain, and managed services.
• Collaborate closely with delivery, presales, and solution architects to develop compelling proposals and statements of work.
• Coach and mentor account executives and business development managers to elevate overall team performance.
• Provide leadership in client presentations, proposal development, and strategic pursuits.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement within the sales organization.
• Stay ahead of industry and technology trends to inform strategic direction and client engagement strategies.
• Represent MHP at industry events, client workshops, and executive briefings to enhance brand visibility and credibility.
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership initiatives that elevate MHP's position in the marketplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree