Bosch Group: Strategic Account Manager — Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

About Bosch Group

Bosch's India activities span mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. Its employer description identifies engineering development, manufacturing and commercial operations within that range. The group operates through multiple Indian businesses, including activities in automotive systems, software and engineering, industrial technology and home appliances. This makes Bosch a collection of related technology businesses rather than a single product operation, with different entities serving different industrial and consumer applications.

The position and its setting

Bosch Group lists Strategic Account Manager in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States, under reference REF296330S. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Contract type: Unlimited
• Legal Entity: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
• Brands: Bosch Group

Responsibilities and work described

• We have an opportunity in our Automotive Aftermarket Tool and Equipment group for a Strategic Account Manager / Business Development Manager focused on Automotive Aftermarket
• These customers include any company that services cars or trucks either for their captive use or for external customers
• This would also include managing automotive tool and equipment distributors
• Management: and grow an existing book of business while developing and executing a strategy to grow the aftermarket tool and equipment fleet business
• Leveraging your work experience, formulate sales strategy by determining sales projections and performance goals that are consistent with achieving all the strategic account sales and marketing objectives
• Regularly visit customer and develop positive relationships with key contacts at account site(s) and within the customer’s sales force
• Network within customer organization so that they are aware of and reliant upon all of Bosch Service Solutions capabilities and resources
• Effectively communicate information within the customer sales team, customer account staff and Bosch senior management on a regular basis

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Sales acumen with demonstrated execution of logical selling principals that enable you to grow, hunt, and close business
• Minimum 5 years related experience including understanding of the automotive aftermarket
• Knowledge: competitive business environment related to automotive service tools and equipment
• Verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to author and deliver presentations
• Travel; expect about 50% travel
• This position covers the continental United States with some international travel possible
• This position is for U.S. work authorized individuals only
• Sponsorship for work authorization is not available

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but industry experience considered

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Fleet experience preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Strategic Account Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference REF296330S; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Bosch Group

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Bosch Group posting below and match the title and reference REF296330S.

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Practical preparation: sales

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Relevant skills

• sales
• business development
• marketing