Senior Automotive Sales & Business Development Manager

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

About the role

Senior Automotive Sales & Business Development Manager – Luxinar, a global leader in industrial laser technology.

Region: North America & Mexico (Preferred Location: Michigan or Major Automotive Hub in Mexico)
Base Salary: $160,000 + Uncapped Commission/Bonus Potential up to $60,000 Annually
Regional Travel Required

Drive the Future of Automotive Manufacturing

Luxinar is a global leader in industrial laser technology, trusted by manufacturers worldwide for production-critical laser solutions used in marking, cutting, engraving, and advanced manufacturing applications. As we continue expanding across North America and Mexico, we are seeking an experienced sales leader to drive growth in the automotive sector and establish Luxinar as the preferred partner for VIN marking and industrial laser solutions.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a proven business development professional who thrives on opening new markets, building strategic relationships, and closing complex capital equipment and automation sales.

Why Join Luxinar?

• Competitive compensation package with $160,000 base salary plus bonus/commission potential target of $60,000 annually
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing North American business
• Direct impact on strategic growth initiatives
• Work with cutting-edge industrial laser technology
• Join a globally recognized organization with a reputation for innovation, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a results-driven sales professional with deep automotive industry relationships and a passion for advanced manufacturing technology, we'd love to hear from you.

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Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development activities throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Develop relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, manufacturing engineering teams, and purchasing organizations.
• Build a strong network of systems integrators, automation providers, and machine builders.
• Identify opportunities early in the planning process and drive projects through specification, proposal, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans focused on automotive traceability, VIN marking, and related industrial manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to align customer requirements with innovative laser solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience selling automotive capital equipment, automation, industrial technology, laser systems, machine vision, traceability solutions, or manufacturing technologies.
• Proven success developing new markets and creating greenfield business opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience selling through both direct channels and partner networks, including system integrators and OEM machine builders.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, production automation, and traceability requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders from the plant floor to the executive suite, including manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, and procurement leaders.
• bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• English fluency required; Spanish language skills are highly desirable.