Jim Crawley

About Jim Crawley

Automotive industry expert and highly accomplished and successful automotive advanced technology executive in sales, marketing, advertising, branding and business development with broad expertise and background with advanced electronic modules, electronic products, capital equipment, navigation cloud software and SaaS vehicle software technologies for multiple markets & channels in all global regions. Over 30 years of high level, senior executive experience with OEM, tier I & tier II automotive direct sales as well as distribution and sales rep management with corporate sales revenue and margin growth & customer relationships.Demonstrated Success Record with- Comprehensive sales plan and strategy to win auto industry first telematics / infotainment user interface module business at GM OnStar which became standard equipment on all GM vehicles for $200 million dollar plus annual business- A strong, creative, strategic, innovative, collaborative leader focused on winning new business awards with excellent sales revenue and margin for sustained long term growth through high level customer relationship building & partnerships- Consistently achieved and exceeded corporate sales goals and strategic corporate objectives throughout career. A strong team builder, leader, motivator and management of world class teams on a global basis with full P&L responsibility- Provider of in-depth market intelligence on customers and competitors to guide future strategic business decisions, planning and resources- Results orientated, consistent, highly motivated performer throughout sales and sales management roles with increasing levels of responsibility & achievement throughout career- Highly skilled in generating corporate and technology value, neutralizing opposition, overcoming obstacles and objectives to secure new business awards through complex negotiating and strong communications skills- Acquisition, CEO reporting and Board of Director exposure, experience & background.

Experience

1. Board Member of University - Industry Advisory Board (Uiab)

   Lawrence Technological University

   Mar 2025 — Present · Southfield, MI, US

   Advisory Board Member of distinguished industry leaders providing LTU offering strategic guidance providing strategic advice on market, industry trends, challenges and opportunities that help shape the research agenda, operations and educational initiatives.Networking and partnership development to facilitate connections and funded projects between LTU faculty, researchers and industry peers.Advocacy and promotion for the importance of LTU industry - academia partnerships in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges and help promote the outcomes of LTU collaborations within my industry networks.Attendance and contribution on a quarterly advisory basis at board meetings, actively participate in discussions and provide constructive input on proposed initiatives and research directions.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  Masters of Science in Administration, Business - Finance

• Lawrence Technological University

  Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, Business, Engineering and Manufacturing

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• P&L
• Market Research
• Customer Service
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Engineering
• Customer Relations
• Cost Reduction
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• New Business Development
• Account Management
• Pricing
• Sales
• Product Management
• Team Building
• Planning
• Electronics
• Channel
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Budgeting
• Team Management
• Six Sigma
• Components
• Consultative Selling
• Business Strategy
• Contract Negotiations
• Electrical
• Supplier
• Strategy Development
• International Business