Key Account Manager (m/f/d)

AEW Automotive Systems GmbH; Neuss; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

International environment

Flexible working hours

Professional training

Job summary

AEW Automotive Systems GmbH, a fast-growing Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, seeks a sales-focused professional to manage Tier 1 customer relationships and lead strategic sales initiatives.

The role involves negotiating contracts, identifying market opportunities, and coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to drive growth in Germany and internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Key Account Management or Sales within the automotive supplier industry.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop relationships with Tier 1 customers.
• Take strategic and operational responsibility for sales and profit targets.
• Identify market opportunities and develop customer-specific solutions.
• Coordinate and align with internal departments (Project Management, Engineering, Production, Quality).
• Lead contract and price negotiations on national and international level.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitor analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering

Job description

AEW Automotive Systems GmbH is an innovative and fast-growing Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry. We develop and deliver high-quality solutions for leading OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, the Volkswagen Group, Stellantis and Renault; Tier-1s such as Autoliv, Adient, ZF and Johnson Controls. With our focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, we actively shape the mobility of tomorrow.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and further develop relationships with Tier 1 customers
• Take strategic and operational responsibility for sales and profit targets
• Identify market opportunities and develop customer-specific solutions
• Coordinate and align with internal departments (Project Management, Engineering, Production, Quality)
• Lead contract and price negotiations on national and international level
• Conduct ongoing market and competitor analysis

Your profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Key Account Management or Sales within the automotive supplier industry
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical mindset
• Customer-oriented, structured, and entrepreneurial approach
• Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in German is a plus.

What we offer

• Challenging role with high responsibility in an international environment
• Direct collaboration with leading automotive Tier 1 customers
• Attractive compensation package incl. performance bonus
• Modern workplace with flexible working hours
• Professional training and development opportunities