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You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

Job Description

Audio. Automotive. And you?

We are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join our Bose Automotive team.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for 60 years. And we’re hardworking down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

You love sound and have a heart for cars? Then this might be the perfect job for you. When you join our Bose Automotive team, you join us in our mission to create extraordinary sound experiences for some of the best car brands in the world. As our new Technical Sales Manager, you will be working together with a global team of passionate experts and help our prestigious OEMs provide their drivers and passengers with premium sound systems that make every ride a joyride.

In your role, you will develop and maintain relationships with key technical decision makers at the OEM customer(s) to identify and influence the audio and noise management technical product strategy for global and regional vehicles. You will be leading the selling activities as well as the identification, pursuit, and quotation of new business targets from a technical perspective, and be responsible for achieving new business awards that include market leading Bose technologies and experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic planning of technical customer road-map in alignment with our Product Planning strategy of Bose Automotive
• Understands and influences customer road-maps and audio / active sound management product plans worldwide
• Be the technical champion for the customer : develop compelling technical strategies that deliver market-leading customer value; create a plan for remarkable experiences with the right value proposition, that have customer and market appeal.
• Identifies new business opportunities and recommends the right technical strategy to deliver growth
• Establishes and builds relationships with OEMs, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Work with a cross-functional team to support new business pursuits and customer engagements
• Identifies, formalises, and communicates customer’s goals including technical specification and development timing
• Identifies system level target pricing / costing in alignment with Business Team. Defines and initiates advance development studies / projects with customer in coordination and alignment with Division, customer account, and category team strategies / objectives
• Ensures alignment with Product Line Manager (PLM), Engineering, and Customer Team organisations within Division
• Plans and organises project specific deliverables / technical submissions / presenting technical solutions in liaison with the customer and internal departments until system approval is achieved
• Responsible for validating technical and / or system input to the OEM Account Business Plan (Account Plan of systems and products road maps along with Opportunity Management / Target Identification projects)

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What We Offer

My vision is for each and every one of us to be able to work in a climate that allows individuals to reach their fullest human potential.” – Dr. Amar Bose, Founder

To realise that vision, we are constantly evolving our culture to create an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, facilitates inclusion, and prioritises personal and professional growth. This drives innovation which, at Bose, is amplified when everyone experiences a collective sense of belonging and feels valued for who they are. Each of us, no matter what level, role, or function, plays an active role in helping us innovate. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, development opportunities, and comprehensive and flexible benefits that support our employees and their families. In an increasingly competitive global market, inclusion is, now more than ever, critical to success.

Sounds good? Then apply now!

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.