Do you want to:
- Define the market? Not just chase quotas?
- Shape the future of vehicle safety?
- Build something real in American tech innovation?
Head of Sales and Partnerships - Automotive Division
- Salary: $155,000 + Bonus + Commission (OTE $250,000 - $260,000)
- Location: Lawrence, KS - Option for Fully Remote (~40% travel)
- Position Type: Direct Hire
Why consider this Head of Sales and Partnerships - Automotive Division position?
- U.S.-based innovator building cutting-edge radar technology for safer, smarter vehicles - feel proud of your work!
- Lead the charge in a rapidly evolving market.
- A lean, agile team where your voice matters, your impact is immediate, and your relationships drive real revenue.
- Culture built on ownership, speed, and technical excellence.
- Step into a partially developed client base - take time to ease into the role.
- Unlimited PTO, 401(k), medical benefits + more!
How you'll spend your time as Head of Sales and Partnerships - Automotive Division:
- Own the automotive and off-highway vehicle market — identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic sales opportunities with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Build and lead high-impact partnerships that go beyond transactions to include co-development, integration, and long-term growth.
- Serve as the primary commercial voice between customers and internal teams — aligning engineering, product, and execs around market needs.
- Lead customer engagements from first call to contract, with a focus on technical discovery, solution positioning, and deal structuring.
- Represent this terrific company at industry events, trade shows, and customer sites — as both a sales leader and trusted technical advisor.
Skills & experience we would like you to have as Head of Sales and Partnerships - Automotive Division:
- 5+ years of sales or business development leadership in automotive, ADAS, sensors, mobility, or related hardware technology.
- Proven track record of driving $1M–$3M+ in annual revenue.
- Experience selling into OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is a strong plus.
- Entrepreneurial mindset — you build the path, not just follow it.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills — comfortable with both engineers and executives.
- Willingness to travel (up to 35% domestic, occasional international).
- Technical curiosity — able to learn radar and sensing technology quickly and speak confidently about it.
Sound interesting? We want to talk to you! Apply for the Head of Sales and Partnerships position on this site OR call/text us directly with questions at 970-225-9292.
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