Sr Sales Account Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Sales Account Manager will lead engagement with key Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s in the US to drive technology adoption. The role requires a blend of sales and technical expertise to build executive-level relationships and execute strategic partnerships. You will influence internal product development while identifying and securing new commercial collaboration opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s
- Develop and execute creative account strategies
- Drive internal cross-functional teams
- Influence internal product and licensing roadmaps
- Identify and secure new commercial collaboration opportunities
Required Skills
- 7+ years in tech sales or business development
- Automotive industry expertise
- Proven track record in closing large commercial deals
- Strong negotiation and executive communication skills
- Deep understanding of digital media and car audio ecosystems
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead Dolby's relationship with selected Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s in the US.
- Identify, develop, and manage all relevant intersection points between Dolby and accounts, prioritize and drive the engagements, and eradicate any barriers to closure and commitments.
- Craft and drive creative selling strategies, show persistence, urgency, a willingness to take risks, and quickly learn/pivot when necessary.
- Drive internal global teams to help execute your overall account vision(s) expanding the business relationships and creating value for our partners.
- Serve as the voice of the partner and marketplace within Dolby to influence a) the development of new products, services, and licensing programs, b) strategic direction of Dolby key initiatives.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of technology sales and/or business development experience, preferably with a focus on the Automotive industry.
- BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience.
- Based in Detroit area, travel throughout US.
- Proven track record in developing relationships with key decision-makers and influencers (technical and business) to progress and close large technology commercial deals or partnerships.
- Experience in building long-term account strategies in rapidly evolving markets.
- Ability to identify and gain the support of internal stakeholders across an organization to assemble, drive and motivate virtual teams to achieve results.
- Strong understanding and passion for: Cars, Car Audio, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Home Theater, PC, and Mobile ecosystems: how manufacturers, developers, streaming services are structured, and make money: related trends, development cycles, and decision-making criteria(s).
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving mutually agreeable outcomes.
- Must have executive presence and clear communication skills with the capability of persuading others to accept innovative product/solution concepts that may differ from their initial perspectives.