Strategic Account Manager

We have an opportunity in our Automotive Aftermarket Tool and Equipment group for a Strategic Account Manager / Business Development Manager focused on Automotive Aftermarket.   These customers include any company that services cars or trucks either for their captive use or for external customers. This would also include managing automotive tool and equipment distributors.  Detailed responsibilities will include:   • Manage and grow an existing book of business while developing and executing a strategy to grow the aftermarket tool and equipment fleet business.  • Leveraging your work experience, formulate sales strategy by determining sales projections and performance goals that are consistent with achieving all the strategic account sales and marketing objectives.  • Regularly visit customer and develop positive relationships with key contacts at account site(s) and within the customer’s sales force.  Network within customer organization so that they are aware of and reliant upon all of Bosch Service Solutions capabilities and resources.  • Effectively communicate information within the customer sales team, customer account staff and Bosch senior management on a regular basis. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but industry experience considered.  • Strong sales acumen with demonstrated execution of logical selling principals that enable you to grow, hunt, and close business.  • Minimum 5 years related experience including understanding of the automotive aftermarket; Fleet experience preferred.  • Knowledge of competitive business environment related to automotive service tools and equipment.  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to author and deliver presentations.  • Ability to travel; expect about 50% travel.  This position covers the continental United States with some international travel possible.  • This position is for U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.   Open to either an E3 or E4 salary band depending on experience.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 - $105,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting:  https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits. https://www.bosch.us/careers/why-bosch/culture-and-benefits/ https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome