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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain strong relationships with GM Powertrain products buyers and engineering teams. Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the GM portfolio. Create and present proposals, quotations, and technical solutions tailored to customer needs. Coordinate with DENSO engineering, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure on‑time delivery. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting automotive thermal products. Assist customers in navigating USMCA requirements and tariff implications. Support Tier N Resiliency initiatives and promote manufacturing automation benefits. Prepare regular sales forecasts, reports, and performance metrics for management. Participate in cross‑functional project teams to resolve technical or supply‑chain issues. Represent DENSO at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings. Supports and attends regional sales meetings, customer annual sales meetings, trade shows, open houses and lunch & learn meetings/marketing events to support the customers' business. With the help of management, develops and executes accurate and complete sales plans. Ensures maintenance and expansion activities support sales plan. Develops and reviews sales plans with management and recommends and explains ranking, pricing and/or volume strategy for products. Reviews variance analysis and other related information to ensure accuracy and provides detailed reports for management. Coordinates communications, marketing tools and promotions for assigned accounts. Negotiates, and guides lower level colleagues in negotiating, product and related sales and marketing issues with customers. Builds, maintains and establishes strong internal and external networks in order to address and resolve daily issues, gather information and focus on company goals and objectives. Coordinates cost-related commercial and business activities, as required. May help develop strategies and tactics for improving profitability. Tracks profitability. Analyzes and follows-up with customers and/or plants to negotiate value-added opportunities. May analyze and review annual percentage rate (APR) lists and make appropriate recommendations to top management based on product pricing strategies, customer roadmaps and/or internal targets. Provides guidance, coaches and oversees the work of lower level colleagues. May provide input into performance evaluations. Analyzes current processes and systems. Identifies and implements activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of sales and marketing activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of B2B sales experience in the automotive industry, preferably with Powertrain products. Basic understanding of Tier N Resiliency concepts and manufacturing automation. Familiarity with USMCA regulations and tariff structures is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 15% for customer visits and events

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent project management skills including the ability to define program, project or process objectives, identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and to coordinate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective and timely manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skillful presenter who can interpret information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership Excellent analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgement Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature. Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers' needs and potential next steps. Takes strong stand without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes Demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits Summary:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 401K with 4% Company Match Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays Bonus Program FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. Tuition Reimbursement Career Development and Ongoing Training Employee Assistance Program Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program Volunteer Opportunities Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Annual Salary:

$93,000 - $116,000 Reasonable Accommodation Notice Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact TAApplicationSupport@na.denso.com . Equal Employer Opportunity DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 25584 Job Category Sales Posting Date 2026-10-02, 08:22 a.m. Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations DIAM Southfield (Hybrid) Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map DIAM Southfield Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs See More Jobs