Sales Account Manager - Automotive (Detroit Area)

Sales Account Manager – Automotive USA

Job Location:  Detroit Area

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Here’s the Gist:
Wolfspeed is expanding the reach of power SiC based technology into automotive applications.  We are searching for an experienced Sales Account Manager to help drive sales growth with Wolfspeed’s power solutions.  Wolfspeed is leading this market segment, thanks to a wide product portfolio and more than 35 years of technological innovations. The candidate we are looking for will be part of a growing world class team to drive continued success in our core markets and help shape the future of high power SiC in automotive systems.

The Day-to-Day

• Position Wolfspeed as a preferred strategic partner at assigned accounts

•    Establish productive, professional relationships with key stakeholders at assigned accounts

• Develop annual business plans for each account detailing methods to deliver on long term and short-term revenue targets
• Maintain accurate sales operational and performance data for opportunity pipelining, revenue forecasting and reporting
• Partner with Wolfspeed Product Marketing, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure total customer satisfaction

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Strong capabilities in strategy development and execution, relationship management and negotiating
• Good technical understanding of Power products, systems and markets
• Proven understanding of the automotive business relationship between OEM, Tier 1 and CEM
• Ability to gain trust and respect from customers’ managerial and sales teams
• Sound financial acumen
• Self-motivated team player with ability to balance personal goals with those of the broader organization
• Ability to travel approximately 20%, including international

Preferred Skills:

• 10+ years selling semiconductor products, specifically in selling Power products/devices in the automotive industry
• MBA

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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