Jr Sales Manager Automotive

한화첨단소재 / Hanwha Advanced Materials; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Flexible working hours

Company car for private usage

Attractive salary package with bonuses

Job summary

A global technology firm is looking for a Sales and Business Development professional in Germany. You will manage customer relationships in the automotive industry, support project phases, and contribute to business growth. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, automotive experience, and fluency in German and English. The role offers a secure position with opportunities for creativity and growth, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, business administration or industrial engineering.
• First experiences in the automotive industry, ideally with a Tier-One supplier.
• Initial experience in account management or sales in the automotive field.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand the European Automotive OEM customer base.
• Explore and develop new business opportunities.
• Handle customer correspondence and conduct meetings independently.
• Manage negotiations and price adjustments.

Skills

Customer orientation

Fluent German (C2)

Fluent English (C1)

Results-driven approach

Intercultural competence

Education

Degree in engineering, business administration or industrial engineering

Job description

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Your responsibilities

• Support and expand our European Automotive OEM customer base in the fields of battery-, exterior- and interior-products
• Explore and develop new business opportunities with our OEM customers
• Handle customer correspondence, arrange appointments and conduct meetings independently
• Manage negotiations and price adjustments

Project management & process support

• Support all phases of automotive projects: from concept phase to SOP and ramp-up
• Handle change management in ongoing projects
• Collaborate closely with our worldwide production plants and our headquarters in Korea
• Contribute to company-wide sales and project management activities

Further responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and cost calculations based on customer requests
• Coordinate technical details with plants and internal departments
• Support trade fairs and sales events
• Additionally, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to social media marketing and expand your network in the automotive sector.

Your profile

Must-haves

• Degree in engineering, business administration or industrial engineering
• First experiences in the automotive industry – ideally with a Tier-One supplier or in direct contact with OEM customers
• Initial experience in (key) account management or sales in the automotive field
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken (at least C2 in German and C1 in English)
• Strong customer orientation with a confident and friendly demeanor
• Results-driven and solution-oriented working style
• Intercultural competence and enthusiasm for international collaboration
• Permanent residence in Germany or the Czech Republic

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Czech or Korean
• Experience in social media or digital sales approaches

What we offer

• A secure position in an international corporation with a strong Korean parent company
• A dynamic environment with quick decision-making processes and room for creativity
• Exciting projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation
• Comprehensive support for onboarding, training and personal development
• The opportunity to actively shape your role and grow within the company
• 30 days of vacation and flexible working hours
• Company car (also for private usage)
• A very attractive salary package (fixed salary and bonus)

Would you like to learn more about the position or have any questions? Our Head of Sales Automotive, Mr. Philipp Schädler, will be happy to answer your questions here on LinkedIn.

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany or the Czech Republic is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.

We are looking forward to your application!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing