As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
· Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
· Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
· Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
This position falls under HARMAN’s Intelligent Cockpit SBU, specifically within the Software Products organization and is responsible for identifying, developing and progressing business opportunities for HARMAN software products (incl. Ready Link Marketplace, OTA, Ready CQuence Loop and other future solutions for Software/AI- Defined and Connected vehicles). The role contributes directly to regional revenue growth and financial objectives through pipeline creation, opportunity qualification, and
commercial execution in close collaboration with Customer Account Management, Product, and Finance teams.
What You Will Do
§ Contribute to regional revenue, order intake, and growth targets by building, managing, and converting a qualified Software Products opportunity pipeline for a sub-region or cluster of customers.
• Discover and explore opportunities
• Locate and propose software product-related business deals by contacting potential customers and partners
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials, evaluating options.
§ Understands roadmap, value proposition, and architecture for Software Products solutions by working with the business unit’s product management, marketing, engineering, and delivery teams.
• Articulates user stories, value propositions, solution features, functions and capabilities, and other messaging for HARMAN Software Product solutions related to specific automotive customer and prospect needs.
§ Drive opportunity progression from identification through deal shaping and close, ensuring alignment with financial, margin, and strategic objectives.
• Document, share and defend customer requirements, using inputs from customer and prospect meetings, internal and external relevant inputs.
• Develop presentations, proposals, and other support material to close Software Product-related opportunities.
• Supports business case and pricing model development for customer proposals.
What You Need to Be Successful
• Extensive understanding of automotive connected vehicle solutions, including value propositions, architecture, business models, pricing strategies, and other details.
• Ability to articulate business value of connected vehicle solutions through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to influence teams across the organization to achieve desired business outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of major trends and technologies shaping Automotive future.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of business development, sales or pre-sales experience with additional experience in hands-on technical development of software and/or hardware.
• BS/BA Degree required
• Proficient in English and a regionally relevant language
Bonus Points if You Have
· Experience with software products or cloud services sales and/or business development.
· Experience and/or training in Solution Selling.
· Advanced engineering and/or business degree.
What We Offer
· We offer an authentic, diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
· You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
· Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
· We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
· We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Extensive understanding of automotive connected vehicle solutions, architectures, business models, and pricing strategies
- Minimum of 5-8 years of business development, sales, or pre-sales experience
- Hands-on technical development experience with software and/or hardware
- BS/BA degree
- Proficient in English and a regionally relevant language
- Ability to articulate business value through written and verbal communication
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes
- Knowledge of major trends and technologies shaping the automotive future
- Experience with software products or cloud services sales and/or business development
- Experience and/or training in Solution Selling
- Advanced engineering and/or business degree
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
