At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Business Development Manager is a highly strategic, externally focused hunter role responsible for aggressively expanding our footprint with large OEM customers. This role is laserfocused on identifying, shaping, and closing new business opportunities-driving growth through proactive engagement, competitive positioning, and executivelevel influence. Success in this role requires deep commercial instincts, resilience, and the ability to turn complex customer needs into longterm revenue wins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and aggressively drive new business growth with large critical OEM programs and customers.
Identify, pursue, and close net-new revenue opportunities, including new platforms, programs, and applications
Leadcustomerfacingstrategy from early engagement through RFQ, negotiation, and award
Build and execute account growth strategies aligned to OEM roadmaps andlongtermsourcing plans
Serve as the primary commercial interface with customer leadership,purchasing, engineering, andprogramteams
Shape value propositions that clearly differentiate our capabilities versus competitors
Partnercrossfunctionally(engineering, operations, finance, executive leadership) to win and launch new business
Maintain deep awareness of competitive landscape, pricing pressure, and market trends within the automotive/EV space
Forecast pipeline, track progress against aggressive growth targets, and drive accountability to outcomes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
8-12+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial strategy, ideally within automotive or advanced manufacturing
Proventrack recordas a hunter-successfully winningnew programsand driving organic revenue growth with large OEMs
Direct experience working with large OEM customers strongly preferred
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior customer stakeholders
Deep understanding of OEM sourcing processes, RFQs, and program award cycles
Highly strategic, competitive, andresultsdrivenmindset
Willingness to travel as needed to support customer engagements and program pursuits
Wedon'twantaverage. We wantexceptional. We want someonewho'shungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision.Soundlikeyou?Let usknow.
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