Business Development Director — Automotive (Michigan)

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

$250,000

Job status

Permanent

Location

Claddagh Resources
Michigan, MI, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Business Development Director — Automotive (Detroit Three OEMs & Tier 1/Tier 2)

Join a leading global technology and engineering services firm as a senior Business Development Director based in Detroit, MI or remotely within the US (client travel required). Drive growth in IoT and Digital Engineering by partnering with senior leaders at Detroit’s premier automotive OEMs and suppliers. This role calls for a seasoned commercial leader with 13+ years in the industry, including 5+ years in business development, to shape and close transformative, multi-million dollar deals in software-defined vehicles, manufacturing modernization, and connected services. Enjoy a top-tier base salary plus a lucrative performance bonus and the chance to make a significant impact in the automotive technology sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end sales of engineering and IoT solutions with major Detroit automotive accounts
  • Develop pipelines, close sales, and build long-term client partnerships
  • Represent the firm at industry events, asserting thought leadership

Qualifications:

  • Deep domain expertise in Detroit automotive OEMs and suppliers
  • Consultative selling approach with technical fluency
  • Proven success in complex deal-making

Compensation includes $175,000–$250,000 base salary plus a 25% performance bonus, with total pay potentially higher based on experience.

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🚗 Lead automotive innovation as a Business Development Director with a top global engineering firm! Enjoy a competitive salary ($175K-$250K base + 25% bonus), work with major Detroit automotive leaders, and drive cutting-edge IoT and digital engineering projects. Ideal for experienced professionals eager to shape the future of connected mobility. Relocation support available. Your next big career move starts here! 🌟

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