OEM Sales Manager – Injection Molding

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

. Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive sales and account management, with a strong focus on developing client relationships and executing sales strategies. Proficient in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving within the context of injection molding and plastic manufacturing.

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Automotive Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementInjection Molding KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentRFQ ResponseContract PreparationProject ManagementSales Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Building SkillsCollaborative Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

OEM AccountsPlastic ManufacturingAutomotive IndustrySales Process ManagementPurchase Order Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
Identify and locate new clients through networking and cold calls.
Develop and execute specific sales strategies for each potential OEM account.
Manage the entire sales process and ensure that sold projects get developed and delivered on time and budget.
Answer RFQs, negotiate prices, terms of sales, and/or service agreements; prepare contracts and submit orders.
Collaborate with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to ensure purchase orders are processed accurately and efficiently and products are distributed properly.
Apply knowledge of product features to match products to client needs.
Answer client inquiries concerning products, their uses, and the industry.
Coordinate with the global key account team to ensure information sharing and aligned sales strategies toward global OEM accounts.
Communicate and coordinate sales forecasts, stock levels, purchase orders, and other account-management matters.
Perform other sales duties assigned by the CEO & President.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in automotive sales or account management.
Must have knowledge/experience of injection molding or plastic manufacturing in the automotive industry.
Must have track record of managing sales activities of others to achieve revenue objectives.
Strong negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of and/or adaptability to company culture.
Strong problem-solving and team building skills.
Collaborative attitude and focus.
Ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada, and internationally on a limited basis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits package: health, dental, vision, life etc. with great employer contribution
Attractive PTO package
401K
Bonus potential
Being part of a “startup” organization in the US with support from European Headquarter