Automotive Sales Manager

ProPosition Management Search; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead commercial efforts in the automotive sector. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with German customers, ensuring their needs are met through high-value technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the automotive industry, coupled with strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will drive success in a competitive market. If you are passionate about automotive technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of sales experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of the German automotive market and customer needs.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop relationships with German automotive customers.
• Prepare sales budgets and reports while collaborating with internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Technical Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Team Collaboration

Thermal Management Knowledge

Knowledge of BEV and ICE Technologies

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CRM Software

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading company in the Industrial Components sector, is currently looking for a :

Reporting to the local Country Manager and functionally to the BU Director of the Automotive cluster, the candidate will be based in Germany but will work within a growing international team.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for commercially managing and developing relationships with German Customers of the Automotive sector. The resource will constantly liaise with the internal Technical Office to identify the most appropriate technical product characteristics, supporting customers and proposing high value-added solutions.

Areas of responsibility :

• Maintain current business in the German Area
• Develop business aligned with the Companies’ Automotive Roadmap, collaborating with Management and colleagues
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions, based on comprehensive market intelligence and competitive analysis
• Identify sales conditions and manage the selling process from quotation to launch
• Provide support in resolving technical problems faced by customers
• Prepare the sales budget and periodic reports
• CRM management

Requirements :

• Degree in engineering or similar
• Minimum of 5 years’ Sales in the automotive industry
• Experience & knowledge of the German market within suppliers of the Automotive sector with matrix organization
• Experience in building complex commercial relationships with automotive clients and identifying market needs while ensuring maximum satisfaction and loyalty
• Knowledge of BEV and ICE technologies trends
• Thermal management Automotive experience
• Team player
• Strategic thinking
• Used to work in a team with continuous improvement methodologies
• German mother-tongue and excellent knowledge of English, other languages a plus
• Availability to travel 50% of the time

Location : Germany

This company is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates that will not receive an answer within 30 days, should consider the present selection process closed.