Manager Market Management (f/m/d)

smart Europe GmbH; Leinfelden-Echterdingen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

smart Europe GmbH in Germany seeks an experienced Market Management professional to drive commercial success across European markets. You will connect European strategy with local execution, steer sales performance, and act as the central interface to General Distributor partners.

You bring a university degree in business/economics, at least 5 years in sales operations or market management in automotive contexts, and strong analytical, forecasting and presentation skills.

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical mindset to interpret sales data and market developments.
• Experience in sales planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Understanding of European automotive markets and channels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clear business recommendations.
• English language proficiency; German/other languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to achieving sales targets by steering commercial performance of the market cluster.
• Act as central interface between smart Europe and assigned markets, aligning priorities.
• Serve as main contact for General Distributor partners and represent smart in markets.
• Monitor sales KPIs and support forecast and planning activities.
• Support market-specific sales strategies and ensure campaigns are executed.
• Set prices, steer volumes and profitability for General Distributors.
• Escalate market topics and coordinate with functions to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Product Management.
• Combine hands-on approach with strong commercial judgment to drive results.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Sales forecasting

Market knowledge

Communication skills

English fluent

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance

Jobbeschreibung

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Market Management professional eager to drive the commercial success of smart Europe across key markets by connecting European strategy with local market execution. We are looking for a pragmatic, hands‑on sales team member who can combine strategic thinking with execution, not a technocrat, but someone who drives results through collaboration, ownership, and commercial instinct.

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of smart Europe’s overall sales targets by steering the commercial performance of the assigned market cluster and ensuring alignment with European sales objectives
• Act as the central interface between smart Europe and the assigned markets, ensuring alignment on sales priorities, operational execution and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the main point of contact for our General Distributor partners and represent smart in the markets.
• Monitor key sales performance indicators and support markets in identifying opportunities to improve sales performance and margin development. As part of it, regular forecast and planning activities are key
• Support the implementation of market‑specific sales strategies and ensure that commercial initiatives, campaigns and market activities are effectively executed in alignment with European objectives
• Take responsibility for the price setting and volume steering and profitability of the General Distributors business
• Act as a first escalation point for market‑related commercial topics and coordinate with relevant functions to resolve issues efficiently
• Work closely with departments such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Product Management to ensure smooth execution of market activities
• Combine a hands‑on, pragmatic approach with strong commercial judgment to solve challenges quickly and effectively

What you bring along

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a comparable field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, sales operations, market/region management or a comparable commercial role, preferably within the automotive industry
• Experience working with European markets, ideally within structures involving legal entities and agent networks

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data, performance indicators and market developments to derive actionable insights
• Experience in sales planning, forecasting and performance management
• Understanding of European automotive markets and sales channel dynamics
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to structure complex information and translate it into clear business recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German, Chinese, or other languages are a plus)
• A pragmatic, sales‑driven mindset with a hands‑on mentality, someone who executes, collaborates and makes things happen
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and international environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across markets and headquarters
• Structured and solution‑oriented working style with a strong focus on execution and results

We’re building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross‑European responsibilities.

We’re creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.

We empower you to have ownership over work!