Sales Manager - Western US
Req ID 86690 | OR Home Office, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC
Job Description
This position is fully remote. The ideal candidate will be located in Oregon. About the team: The ZF customer approach is organized through customer teams. This position within the USC AM Sales Team is responsible for managing all account activities within the assigned domain to support existing business and development, define, and execute a strategy to capture future business potential while increasing margins. What you can look forward to as a Western US Sales Manager: Profit and loss responsibility for the assigned domain at the customer within agreed boundaries. Sales team lead for the assigned domain/customer within the CV account team. Represents VOC of domain/customer related topics. Serve as the first point of escalation for customer issues. Lead 5-7 direct reports throughout the Western US. Owns and executes customer strategy within the assigned domain / customer. Manages escalations for assigned domain/customer prior to Regional Sales Leader Drives and achieves the defined sales KPI for assigned domain/customer. Oversee hiring and evaluating sales teams. Your profile as a Western US Sales Manager: Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience 8+ years progressive experience in AM sales or related field Must be comfortable traveling up to 50% Strategic thinking and ability to draw a vision for the account Strong sales and commercial leadership for assigned domain High level of authority with strong negotiation skills Engineering or commercial background with extensive automotive experience Solid understanding of the automotive business, market trends, innovation, and financials Technical experience in product group with a solid understanding of system / function approach of ZF (Cross BU, leveraging deal rationale, etc.) What We Offer: A supportive collaborative team environment Annual Incentive Plan Paid Vacation Personal Time 401k Plan Health Care Benefits Paid Holidays A strong diversity culture Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Be part of our ZF team as Sales Manager - Western US and apply now! Contact Gabriela Palacio DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran Apply To This Job