Director Sales (JLR Global and Ford Europe)

As a member of the E-Systems team, the Sales Director will be commercially responsible for all electronics products supplied to JLR Globally and Ford across Europe.

The Role:

Your scope will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for global JLR & Ford (EUA) electronics business.
• Responsible for all aspects of the customer relationship including profitability and revenue growth.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive customer strategy to meet internal financial commitments as well as securing new revenue opportunities for selected customer accounts.
• Build/develop relationships with key customer leaders.
• Coordinates with other regional business leaders to ensure a consistent global approach where applicable.
• Maintains a deep understanding of customer requirements and translates those into opportunities for Lear.

Advantages of working at Lear in the E-Systems Sales group:

• Exposure to Lear’s complete electronics product portfolio
• Upward advancement potential in several of Lear’s largest accounts
• Significant executive leadership exposure

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or above preferably in a technical field. 
• At least 10-15 years’ experience managing complex customer accounts from a commercial perspective, in the automotive industry
• Understanding of cost drivers, financial business case analysis, and budgeting.  Demonstrated ability to meet financial targets in a time-sensitive manner.
• Strategic thinker - simplifies strategy into specific actions, makes decisions and communicates priorities.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, results-oriented.

Bonus If You Have:

• Specific experience related to JLR and/or Ford customer accounts