Key Account Manager - Automotive

Tolomatic, Inc.; Rüsselsheim am Main; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading supplier of linear actuators is seeking a Key Account Manager for the automotive sector in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany. This role involves managing relationships with OEMs and promoting technical products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of sales experience, and is fluent in both German and English. The position requires a driven individual with a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time. Join the dynamic team to enhance sales and build lasting partnerships!

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience with automotive customers.
• Experience selling technical products within automotive manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Aufgaben

• Manage relationships with OEM accounts.
• Promote Tolomatic automotive products and negotiate contracts.
• Develop market and sales strategies with the sales team.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Sales experience with automotive customers

Technical product knowledge

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Key Account Manager - Automotive

Tolomatic’s Europe GmbH

Objective: To pursue project business and large-volume contract opportunities with automotive OEMs & Tier Automotive Suppliers for Tolomatic Europe GmbH. To manage project business with customers as well as long-cycle sales engagements that culminate in the negotiation of multi-year agreements. To be responsible for growing strategic accounts by offering Tolomatic products used in automotive manufacturing – which would include regular collaboration with OEM stakeholders, robot and controls manufacturers, system integrators, and weld gun suppliers.

Key Functions:

• Sells USA technology/components to European customers in the automotive manufacturing space.
• Functions as a liaison between Tolomatic and targeted end users and original equipment manufacturers regarding the sale of ServoWeld and other Tolomatic Automotive products. Utilizes all available company resources in achieving sales objectives and the desired level of customer satisfaction.
• Represents the company in the planned selling of Tolomatic products consistent with established sales goals and policies. Continuously promotes the quality and performance advantages of Tolomatic products to ensure the retention and further penetration of profitable business.
• Evaluates sales activities, progress and results and, where appropriate, promptly takes or recommends corrective action to facilitate the attainment of established goals.
• Coordinates with the Director of Automotive Business and other sales/marketing team members in developing market plans, sales plans, market strategies, and customer or product programs required to attain established business and market goals and objectives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for OEM accounts, managing all aspects of the relationship.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate business or technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years of similar outside sales experience calling directly on automotive customers and corporate management.
• Fluency in German and English, both verbal and written.
• Additional lingual abilities a plus. (e.g. Spanish, French or Italian).
• Experience selling technical products or systems with a thorough understanding of modern automation systems.
• Experience selling into Automotive manufacturers and Automotive Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proven ability to plan and initiate effective sales performance.
• Driven individual with a high level of self-motivation.
• Technically competent to effectively promote the service, quality and performance advantages of Tolomatic products.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to frequently travel between the USA and Europe.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of customers, prospects, company personnel and others.

The Company:

Tolomatic is a leading supplier of electrical linear actuators and electric linear motion control and pneumatic actuators and cylinders. Tolomatic has earned its industry-wide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly durable and reliable electric linear and pneumatic actuators, and power transmission products for a variety of industries including packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor, and general automation.

If you have previous experience in sales development with automotive OEMs & Tier Automotive Suppliers, we want to hear from you! Do not miss out on this opportunity. Join the Tolomatic team today!