Senior Client Executive, Automotive

About the role

Senior Client Executive-Automotive (US-Detroit)
Date: Sep 15, 2026
Location: Detroit, MI, US
Company: NTT DATA Services
Req ID: 340259

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, we are currently seeking a Senior Client Executive-Automotive (US-Detroit) to join our team in Detroit, Michigan (US-MI), United States (US). This position will work remotely from your home office located within the Detroit area. This role will be supporting clients within this area and will be required to travel to client offices as needed.

The Client Executive is accountable for the P&L, revenue growth, and client satisfaction of all assigned accounts. As the leader of their assigned accounts, the Client Executive is responsible for defining and executing growth strategy, revenue forecasting, achieving all financial targets, service excellence, and overall client satisfaction, with indirect team members overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary solutions. This position requires a Global industry focus, an understanding of diverse solution offerings as well as management of a diverse applications portfolio, leveraging a remote onsite/offshore model, and the ability to interface with executives on multiple levels.

The starting pay range for this remote role is $144,000 - $244,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and measure a full cycle, virtual/geographically dispersed sales organization with annual TCV over ~$25M and promote an entrepreneurial environment focused on increasing market share and continued brand recognition and drive go-to-market sales approaches for various Manufacturing-specific offerings.
• Be a Manufacturing industry expert with knowledge of business drivers (Revenue generation, Margin Levers, Cost Levers, and trends).
• Excel at Client Management, with the ability to grow and improve client/customer relationships, implement change, and leverage technology for competitive advantage.
• Understand our competitors, their client sponsors, their agendas, and counter strategies to displace them.
• Navigate large, complex, geographically dispersed organizations at C-level.
• Create success with P&L of ~$25M with financial management capabilities, including strong forecasting ability and growth strategies.
• Create deals that align with the interests and business objectives of the client and have the ability to take a deal from structured to close.
• Create awareness and interest in NTT DATA Services, develop regional account planning efforts and strategic account plan.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the creation of new, marketable, solutions and offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in building, managing, and measuring a full cycle, virtual/geographically dispersed sales organization with annual TCV in excess of $25M.
• Minimum of 8 years in Manufacturing industry with knowledge of business drivers (Revenue generation, Margin Levers, Cost Levers, and trends).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience selling NTT Data-type solutions and IT services to Manufacturing clients.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Client Management, w/ability to grow and improve client/customer relationships, implement change, and leverage technology for competitive advantage.
• 5 years selling IT services into the CPG vertical.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.