Director, Automotive Sales, Americas

Revenue & business development: Define the vision for Automotive licensing in North America, set ambitious goals, and craft a clear roadmap to achieve them. Drive licensing revenue growth and manage complex through strategic sales plans with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology partners. Lead complex negotiations for high-value deals that move the business forward. Manage existing partnerships to ensure satisfaction, identify expansion opportunities, and establish yourself as a thought leader in the automotive space. Share insights on market trends and evolving business needs to the Automotive business leaders Work closely with product and business teams to influence technology roadmaps and expand into diverse vehicle segments and regions. Provide vision and leadership for the North American automotive sales team. Coach and mentor team members to help them: Navigate complex business deals Build senior-level networks Deepen industry knowledge and develop informed perspectives on trends and opportunities Review forecasts regularly,, own pipeline management, and validate sales plans for direct reports and key partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to support execution of dealer training, showroom initiatives, and high-impact events, providing strategic input and executive presence where needed. Partner with engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of licensed technologies into automotive platforms, serving as the technical liaison during sales cycles and implementation. Connector & Relationship builder - Cultivates long-term partnerships and manages multi-year, high value licensing agreements with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology integrators. Change Leader - Champions change with confidence, leaning in boldly and taking calculated risks to drive the organization forward. Strategic Prioritizer Focuses resources on high-impact initiatives and makes tough trade-offs to deliver results. Boundaryless - Builds strong relationships across teams to achieve shared goals. Mobilizer- Creates alignment and leads high-performing teams. Mentor and coach - Develops talent and instills leadership qualities in others. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent related experience; advanced degree(s) in business or technical disciplines are a plus. 15+ years' experience in technology sales jobs, 10+ years' industry experience with relevant sales and global leadership experience managing field sales team Possesses in-depth knowledge of the automotive ecosystem, including supply chains, development cycles, regulatory requirements, and the ability to build and manage relationships across different automotive markets. Ability to anticipate industry trends, especially in in-vehicle entertainment and autonomous driving.