Sales Director / Sr. Sales Director

Tata Elxsi is among the world's leading providers of design and technology services across industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation. Tata Elxsi works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive and transportation industries for R&D, design, and product engineering services from architecture to launch and beyond. We are looking for a dynamic Sales Director / Sr. Sales Director with a proven track record of driving business growth, building strategic customer relationships, and leading large deal pursuits across the Automotive, FMCG, and Rail industries in the APAC region. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and strengthen market presence Drive business growth and achieve sales targets through effective territory and account management Develop and execute sales initiatives, strategies, and programs to capture new market opportunities Define and implement action plans to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets across assigned territories and solution portfolios Identify, build, and convert new business opportunities across Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, FMCG, and Rail industry customers in the APAC region Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with customers and prospects Develop large business solutions and strategic engagements valued at USD 10M+ that create long-term customer value Engage with senior executives and key decision-makers to drive strategic partnerships and business growth Present Tata Elxsi's capabilities, solutions, and vision to executive leadership teams Develop proposal strategies, win themes, and account growth plans Manage customer expectations while ensuring mutually beneficial business outcomes Influence customer decisions and establish Tata Elxsi as a trusted strategic partner Drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term account growth Required Qualifications Minimum 15 years of experience in selling technology, engineering, or digital services to Automotive, FMCG, or Rail industry customers Bachelor's Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or related disciplines MBA is preferred Preferred Skills & Experience Deep understanding of Automotive, FMCG, and Rail industry ecosystems, customer buying behavior, and competitive landscape Strong experience selling Automotive Engineering Services, including: Autonomous Driving (AD) ADAS Infotainment & Digital Cockpit Cluster Solutions Body & Chassis Engineering Connected Vehicle Technologies Telematics Proven experience managing medium-to-large, multi-year integrated deals Strong experience managing end-to-end sales cycles, from lead generation through contracting and closure Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or similar tools Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills