REGIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SALES & PROGRAM MANAGER
United States & Canada
Location: Remote (United States or Canada)
Travel Requirement: Approximately one five-day customer trip per month throughout assigned territory
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing | OEM | Tier 1 Suppliers | Returnable Packaging | Dunnage | Material Handling Solutions
ABOUT FLEXUS INDUSTRIES
Flexus Industries designs and manufactures custom dunnage, returnable packaging, and material handling solutions for the automotive industry throughout North America.
We partner with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to support production operations, logistics initiatives, and new vehicle launch programs. As our business continues to expand throughout the United States and Canada, we are seeking an experienced sales professional who thrives on building relationships, developing new business opportunities, and supporting customers through successful program launches.
This is a highly visible role with significant opportunity to influence growth across North America's automotive manufacturing sector.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Automotive Sales & Program Manager is responsible for developing and managing customer relationships throughout the North American automotive market.
This role combines business development, account management, and program support responsibilities to help customers identify and implement effective material handling and packaging solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing new customer relationships
- Expanding existing customer accounts
- Generating and managing RFQ opportunities
- Supporting supplier approval initiatives
- Coordinating customer launch activities
- Growing Flexus Industries' presence throughout North America
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
- Identify and pursue new OEM, Tier 1, and manufacturing opportunities
- Develop relationships with purchasing, engineering, operations, and program management teams
- Generate qualified RFQs and sales opportunities
- Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
- Support supplier approval and vendor qualification initiatives
- Represent Flexus Industries at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows
Account Management
- Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships
- Provide ongoing customer support and follow-up
- Coordinate customer requirements with engineering and operations teams
- Assist in resolving customer concerns and project requirements
- Identify opportunities for account growth and expansion
Program Management Support
- Support automotive launch programs and implementation activities
- Coordinate customer timelines and project requirements
- Facilitate communication between customers and internal teams
- Track project milestones and key deliverables
- Assist with successful program execution from quotation through launch
CRM & Reporting
- Maintain accurate customer and opportunity records
- Document customer meetings and follow-up activities
- Track RFQ activity and project status
- Submit regular activity and pipeline updates
- Utilize CRM systems to manage customer relationships and sales opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in automotive, manufacturing, industrial, technical, or related B2B sales (
- Demonstrated success developing new business opportunities
- Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or automotive manufacturing organizations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to travel throughout assigned territory
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently
- Experience managing RFQs, quotations, and customer projects
Preferred Industry Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Automotive manufacturing
- Returnable packaging and dunnage
- Industrial packaging and protective packaging
- Engineered foam products
- Industrial fabrics and textile solutions
- Material handling systems
- Custom fabrication and metal manufacturing
- Automation and robotics
- Logistics and supply chain solutions
- Industrial equipment and manufacturing services
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
- Develop new customer opportunities
- Generate qualified RFQs
- Establish supplier approvals
- Build relationships with key decision-makers
- Support successful customer launches
- Maintain accurate pipeline and customer records
- Expand Flexus Industries' presence within the automotive manufacturing sector
WHY JOIN FLEXUS INDUSTRIES?
- Join a growing North American manufacturing organization
- Work directly with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
- Contribute to high-impact automotive programs
- Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and customer engagement
- Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
ONBOARDING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The position includes a structured ninety (90) day onboarding period designed to support market familiarization, customer introductions, product training, and performance development.
Formal performance reviews occur at:
APPLY TODAY
If you have automotive industry experience, enjoy developing new business opportunities, and want to help grow a North American manufacturing company, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your résumé along with a brief summary of your experience supporting OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or automotive manufacturing customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Automobile allowance
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- How many years do you have selling to the automotive industry?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Direct sales: 5 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylmer, ON
