India Automotive Sales Lead

Astemo Cypremos Ltd · India

Company Description

Astemo Cypremos Ltd ( is focused on delivering specialized digital engineering transformation solutions to clients across diverse industries with primary focus in the Automotive industry segment. It is committed to delivering next-generation mobility solutions to the evolving needs of the industry.

Toward this ambition, it is forging strong partnerships with global innovators who share our vision of a safer, smarter and more connected future for mobility. Together with its parent company Astemo, it is ready to tackle today’s challenges with a vision beyond SDVs, aiming to expand broadly across mobility services to drive sustainable innovation and long-term growth.

The company emphasizes innovation, customer-centric engagement, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth. Astemo Cypremos Ltd values collaboration, integrity, and performance, creating an environment where team members can contribute meaningfully to business expansion. As the organization grows its presence in India and other markets, it offers opportunities for sales professionals to shape strategy and build long-term client relationships.

Role Description

The India Automotive Sales Lead is a remote, contract role responsible for driving automotive business growth and market development across India. The person in this role will identify and qualify new automotive business opportunities, manage key customer accounts, and develop relationships with decision makers. Day-to-day tasks include leading sales calls and virtual meetings, preparing proposals and presentations, negotiating terms, and closing deals in line with company targets. The Automotive India Sales Lead will also oversee India sales processes, provide guidance to team members or partners, deliver product or service training to customers, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. This role requires consistent reporting on performance metrics, market insights, and opportunities for expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Following are the key responsibilities focused on the Automotive market segment

• Drive market analysis and identify high-potential customer segments.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across digital channels, events, advertising, and content initiatives.
• Lead demand generation programs including digital marketing campaigns, social media initiatives, SEO and paid advertising, content marketing, lead generation activities
• Build and nurture leads through marketing automation tools, email campaigns, and targeted outreach programs.
• Strengthening company brand visibility and market positioning through effective communication strategies.
• Convert qualified leads into business opportunities through customer engagement and consultative selling.
• Conduct customer meetings, understand business challenges, and propose suitable solutions.
• Manage commercial activities including quotations, contract negotiations, and order closures.
• Grow existing customer relationships through upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
• Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, forecasting, and CRM management.

What we are looking for

• Sales leader with proven contacts in the Automotive Segment
• Strong business communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of marketing and sales processes.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision making.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and building sales pipelines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and meet or exceed sales targets.

Success metrics

• Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) generated.
• Revenue and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth.
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV) optimization.
• Pipeline creation and conversion performance.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape growth in the automotive and related market segment.
• High visibility role with direct impact on company growth.
• Ownership across marketing, demand generation, and sales.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and results.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Applicants with proven sales experience of more than 5 years in the Automotive manufacturing industry segment in India, only need apply.