Hiring: Sales Director - Tiers Company: Aptiv Location: Troy, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:27:23 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in automotive sales, preferably in connectors, interconnects, or automotive electronics. •Proven success managing Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM accounts. •Strong experience with automotive design cycles, RFQs, and platform-based selling. •Deep knowledge of automotive systems: EV powertrain, ADAS, infotainment, body electronics. •In-depth knowledge of automotive quality and program requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949). Required Skills: •Strategic Account Leadership (Automotive Tier 1 & OEMs) •Own and lead commercial relationships with key automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEM customers. •Develop and execute multi-year account strategies aligned to vehicle platform roadmaps and program launches. •Build strong relationships across engineering, purchasing, and executive leadership within customer organizations. •Manage long design cycles tied to vehicle platforms, ensuring early engagement in RFQ/RFI processes. •Deliver against aggressive revenue and margin targets tied to automotive platforms and programs. •Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline aligned to future vehicle platforms (3–7 year horizon). •Lead forecasting aligned to customer production volumes and platform lifecycles. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!