ThinkSeed Systems
Website:
thinkseedsystems.com
Job details:
Company Description ThinkSeed Systems is an automotive software Tier 2 provider delivering production-grade middleware solutions that help automotive customers accelerate time-to-market and optimize development costs. The company’s current offerings focus on Phone as a Key and in-vehicle infotainment middleware for both four-wheeler and two-wheeler manufacturers, with more products planned in the near future. Beyond providing “ready to market” software stacks, ThinkSeed Systems supports customers through integration and the full journey to production. The organization is committed to delivering end-to-end solutions that address complex software challenges faced by modern automotive companies.
Sales Leader – Automotive SoftwareRole Description
ThinkSeed Systems is looking for an experienced Sales Leader to drive business growth for our automotive software product portfolio, including Smartphone Projection, Digital Key, Automotive Ethernet, and other connected vehicle middleware solutions.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Bengaluru, requiring frequent international travel. You will own strategic customer relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and semiconductor partners, identify new business opportunities, lead commercial negotiations, and drive opportunities from initial engagement through production programs.
Working closely with product management and engineering teams, you will help position ThinkSeed's software solutions, influence customer roadmaps, and build long-term partnerships that translate into recurring licensing and engineering business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own revenue, strategic customer accounts, and relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology partners.
- Drive new business opportunities from lead generation through commercial closure.
- Lead customer meetings, product presentations, commercial negotiations, and contract discussions covering software licensing, NRE, and support agreements.
- Develop and execute account growth strategies while building a healthy sales pipeline and accurate revenue forecasts.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align customer requirements with ThinkSeed's product roadmap and solution offerings.
- Represent ThinkSeed at customer meetings, industry events, and strategic business engagements.
Qualifications
We're looking for professionals with experience in automotive software, preferably from Tier 2 automotive software/services companies working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Experience in international automotive sales is highly desirable.
- 8–15 years of experience in automotive software sales, business development, or strategic account management.
- Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle, including RFIs/RFPs, sourcing, validation, and production programs.
- Proven experience selling software products, embedded platforms, middleware, engineering services, or technology solutions to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Excellent commercial negotiation, consultative selling, and strategic account management skills.
- Ability to understand technical concepts and effectively engage with engineering, purchasing, and product management teams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing sales pipelines, forecasting revenue, and using CRM tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA is an advantage.
- Travel: This role requires frequent international travel.
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