Business Development Manager/ Sr Manager - Auto/Manufacturing - IT Services

Overview

Hybrid
$160,000 - $180,000
Full Time

Skills

automotive domain experience
manufacturing domain experience
IT Services Solution Sales

Job Details

Sales/Business Development Manager IT Services - Automotive & Manufacturing (Hunter Role)

Troy, Michigan, United States (Hybrid)

Business Development Manager - IT Services Automotive & Manufacturing (Hunter Role)

Preferred Location: Michigan (Local candidates highly preferred)

Secondary Locations: Illinois or Texas

Experience: Maximum 15 years overall

Mandatory - Prior Experience with an IT Services Organization

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global provider of IT services and solutions with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep expertise in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, they deliver end-to-end IT solutions including application development & modernization, cloud services, data & analytics, enterprise applications, and infrastructure management that help clients accelerate innovation, optimize operations, and drive competitive advantage.

We are seeking a high-energy Hunter to drive new logo acquisition in the automotive industry, with additional focus on manufacturing. This is a role for someone who thrives on building new client relationships, identifying opportunities, and closing complex IT services deals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
  • Sell a portfolio of IT services and solutions including application services, cloud & infrastructure, data analytics, and enterprise solutions.
  • Develop and execute account and territory plans to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior technology decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with internal delivery and pre-sales teams to design tailored, value-driven IT solutions.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to refine go-to-market strategies.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 7-10 years overall, with significant exposure to the automotive industry.
  • Proven success in pure hunting IT services sales, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
  • Strong network and relationships within the automotive sector; manufacturing connections a plus.
  • Ability to lead complex IT solution sales cycles from prospecting to closure.
  • Exceptional consultative selling, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Local to Michigan with established automotive industry relationships.
  • Experience selling IT services in enterprise environments.
  • Self-starter mindset with resilience, drive, and adaptability

Why Join?

  • Work with a globally recognized IT services leader with deep automotive industry expertise.
  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions.
  • Opportunity to shape growth in high-impact, high-visibility markets.

If you re a proven IT services sales hunter with strong automotive and manufacturing industry connections, we want to hear from you!

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