Global Account Manager (m/f/d)

Flex; Bonlanden; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Flex, based in Stuttgart, seeks a Global Account Manager to lead strategic automotive accounts, driving profitable growth and executive-level relationships across global sites. You will manage awarded programs, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions while traveling to client locations.

This role requires a proven track record in account management within the automotive sector, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Account Management, Business Development, or Sales.
• Experience within the automotive industry and managing multinational customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing complex programs and customer lifecycles.
• Ability to analyze business performance, financial metrics, and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent German and English is required.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven account management

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key automotive customers at executive and decision-making levels.
• Drive profitable business growth by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing customer programs.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, pricing discussions, and business agreements.
• Manage the successful execution and launch of awarded programs across multiple Flex sites.
• Review account financial performance, forecasts, profitability, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal customer solutions and ensure operational excellence.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, business risks, inventory performance, and key account KPIs.
• Develop strategic account plans and contribute to long-term customer growth strategies.
• Travel regularly to customer locations and Flex sites to strengthen partnerships and support business objectives.
• Drive best practices and collaboration across regional and global teams.

Kenntnisse

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

German language

English language

CRM tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

The Global Account Manager will be based in Stuttgart, reporting to the Director, Global Account Management.

As a Global Account Manager, you will be the strategic commercial leader for key automotive customers, responsible for driving profitable growth, strengthening executive-level relationships, and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction. You will manage awarded business throughout its lifecycle while identifying opportunities to expand Flex's footprint within major automotive accounts.

What a Typical Day Looks Like :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key automotive customers at executive and decision-making levels.
• Drive profitable business growth by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing customer programs.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, pricing discussions, and business agreements.
• Manage the successful execution and launch of awarded programs across multiple Flex sites.
• Review account financial performance, forecasts, profitability, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal customer solutions and ensure operational excellence.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, business risks, inventory performance, and key account KPIs.
• Develop strategic account plans and contribute to long-term customer growth strategies.
• Travel regularly to customer locations and Flex sites to strengthen partnerships and support business objectives.
• Drive best practices and collaboration across regional and global teams.

The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in Account Management, Business Development, or Sales.
• Experience within the automotive industry and managing multinational customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience managing complex programs and customer lifecycles.
• Ability to analyze business performance, financial metrics, and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent German and English is required;
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven account management

What You’ll Receive for the Great Work You Provide:

• You’ll join a high-impact team supporting some of the world's leading automotive brands.
• Work with global customers and cross-functional teams in a dynamic international environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global leader in advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will directly influence business success.

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