Global Account Manager (m/f/d)

flextronics; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Flex is seeking a Global Account Manager based in Stuttgart to lead strategic commercial relationships with key automotive customers. You will drive profitable growth, manage awarded programs, and strengthen executive-level partnerships across multiple Flex sites and regions.

In this role you will negotiate contracts, review financial performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal customer solutions. Regular travel to customer locations and Flex sites is required.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key automotive customers.
• Identify opportunities and drive profitable growth.
• Lead negotiations, renewals, pricing, and contracts.
• Oversee launch of awarded programs across Flex sites.
• Review financial performance, forecasts, profitability, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and risks, including inventory.
• Develop strategic account plans for long-term growth.
• Travel to customer locations and Flex sites regularly.
• Share best practices across regional and global teams.

Kenntnisse

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Relationship management

German language

English language

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence stakeholders

Account management experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business or 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.

Job Summary

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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Job Category

Sales - Marketing - Account Mgmt

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