Sales Manager Automotive

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Novelis North America Commercial Automotive is looking for a Sales Manager to join our commercial team and take ownership of one of our largest accounts. You will help make Novelis the supplier of first choice for aluminum body sheet by identifying new programs, shaping solutions early, and being a trusted voice for the customer inside Novelis.

This is a strong opportunity for a manufacturing-minded professional who wants to build a career in sales. You will learn the business from the customer side, work closely with senior commercial leaders, and gain the experience to grow toward a Sales Director role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a key automotive account and build strong, long-term relationships with customer teams and Novelis global OEM teams
• Grow revenue and profitability by targeting new programs through up-front solution selling, using vehicle maps and customer planning
• Be the voice of the customer in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings, and bring customer needs back to Novelis teams
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Technical teams to build and carry out account plans that support Novelis' goals
• Own sales growth targets and scrap buyback plans for your account
• Champion customer-centricity and a safety-first mindset, both internally and with customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing company or production environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning and scheduling, finance and budgeting, quality systems, and metallurgy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• In 2027, employees based in Novi will be expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Friday available to work remotely or from the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in the automotive or aluminum industry
• Prior exposure to customer-facing, sales, or account management work

Military MOS Crosswalk could include but is not limited to:

• Army: 51C – Acquisition, Logistics & Technology Contracting NCO; 51A – Systems Development / Acquisition Officer; 90A – Logistics Officer; 36A – Financial Manager; 88A – Transportation Officer; 92A – Automated Logistical Specialist
• Navy: 310/310X – Supply Corps Officer; LS – Logistics Specialist; Supply/Contracting Officer assignments; Acquisition Program Management assignments; Business/Financial Management assignments; Recruiting/External Relations leadership assignments
• Air Force: 64P – Contracting Officer; 6C0X1 – Contracting; 63A – Acquisition Manager; 65F – Financial Management Officer; 21R – Logistics Readiness Officer; 8R000 – Recruiter
• Marine Corps: 8061 – Acquisition Officer; 8059 – Acquisition Management Professional; 0402 – Logistics Officer; 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist; 3404 – Financial Management Officer; 8411 – Recruiter
• Coast Guard: F&S – Finance and Supply specialty; SK – Storekeeper; Acquisition/Contracting Officer assignments; Program Management assignments; Logistics/Supply Officer assignments; Recruiting/External Affairs leadership assignments

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship 

What We Offer  

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:  

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support  
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance  
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.  
• Diabetes Management Program 
• Pet insurance  
• Identity Theft Protection   
• PerkSpot Discount Program  
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!  

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Novi office is located twenty-five miles northwest of the heart of the motor city. Its 100+ employees provide dedicated commercial sales technical support and recycling teams for Novelis’ growing automotive customer base. Novi is also the location of the company’s Customer Solution Center which accelerates innovation between Novelis and automakers for the next generation of vehicle design. As one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan Novi offers a host of destination shopping and specialty expos fine dining options and outdoor recreation activities. Our Novi team is a key sponsor to community events such as Habitat for Humanity and local schools with its FIRST Robotics team and STEM education programs.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis