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Director Sales - Automotive/ Manufacturing -IT Services

troy, MI

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Job description

We’re Hiring: Sales Director – Automotive & Manufacturing (IT Services)

Preferred Location: Troy, Michigan — local candidates highly preferred

Secondary Locations: Troy MI or Dallas Metroplex

Are you a growth-oriented Sales Director who can both win new logos and expand strategic enterprise accounts?

Our client, a global IT services organization with a strong North American presence, is seeking an experienced Sales Director – Automotive & Manufacturing to drive revenue through new-business acquisition, strategic account growth, executive relationship management, and consultative solution selling.

About the Opportunity

This is a balanced hunter-farmer role . You will open new Automotive and Manufacturing relationships while also growing selected existing accounts through cross-sell, upsell, and strategic account expansion.

You will work closely with delivery, consulting, and technology teams to position high-value IT services and create long-term client partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Drive new-logo acquisition across Automotive and Manufacturing enterprises

Develop and execute territory, account, and pursuit strategies

Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, VPs, procurement leaders, and business executives

Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and opportunity shaping through proposal, negotiation, and closure

Expand existing client relationships through cross-sell and upsell opportunities

Sell Digital, Cloud, Data, AI, Infrastructure, ERP, Application Modernization, and Managed Services solutions

Partner with delivery and consulting teams to develop compelling client solutions and ensure customer success

Drive revenue growth, account profitability, pipeline development, and long-term client value

What You Bring

10–15 years of IT Services sales, business development, account management, or Client Partner experience

Demonstrated success in both new-logo acquisition and growth of enterprise accounts

Strong Automotive and Manufacturing industry experience, ideally with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or large manufacturing enterprises

Experience selling complex IT Services, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Data, Analytics, ERP, Infrastructure, or Managed Services engagements

Strong executive presence and ability to engage senior business and technology stakeholders

Proven ownership of large, complex pursuits, proposals, commercial negotiations, and deal closures

Established Automotive and Manufacturing relationships strongly preferred

Join a globally recognized technology services organization

Competitive compensation with attractive incentives

Build and grow marquee Automotive and Manufacturing relationships

Shape transformational technology engagements with industry-leading clients

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Worksite address

troy, MI, 48083, US

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