OEM-Focused Automotive NVH Components Business Development Manager

Shanghai BSF Human Resources Co., Ltd; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading high-tech player in the automotive industry seeks a Sales Manager specializing in automotive NVH components to expand its product portfolio into German OEMs, including Volkswagen and BMW. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of sales experience, with strong relationships in the automotive sector and fluency in German. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for global career growth.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Global career growth prospects

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience with a focus on the German market.
• Experience as a Sales Manager at Tier 1 automotive suppliers is preferred.
• Native-level fluency in German is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Develop localized sales strategies and budgets aligned with global objectives.
• Track and analyze sales data and propose improvements.
• Build and expand key account networks among German automotive OEMs.

Kenntnisse

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Account Management

Tools

Salesforce

CRM Software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Our client is a leading high-tech player in the automotive industry specializing in the full lifecycle (R&D design manufacturing sales) of automotive NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) components. Boasting strong technical expertise, proprietary innovations and a proven track record in serving top-tier automotive clients, it is well-positioned for global market expansion with a strategic focus on strengthening its footprint in international automotive supply chains.

As our client accelerates its global growth and aims to penetrate key European automotive markets, we are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager specializing in automotive NVH components. This role will lead the end-to-end expansion of our client’s product portfolio into top Germany automotive OEMs (e.g. Volkswagen BMW Mercedes-Benz), focusing on building long-term strategic partnerships and aligning local sales initiatives with global corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth in Germany.

What We Offer

• A strategic role with autonomy to shape Germany NVH component market strategy.
• Opportunities to collaborate with top-tier OEMs and drive impactful product innovation.
• Competitive compensation and global career growth prospects.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy and Planning
  • Develop localized sales targets, strategies and budgets aligned with global objectives; analyze local market trends, competitors and customer needs to optimize sales tactics, product positioning and pricing.
  • Monitor budget execution and dynamically adjust resources to ensure achievement of sales KPIs.
• Sales Performance Management
  • Track and analyze sales data (revenue, market share, etc.) and propose data-driven improvements. Manage and optimize existing sales channels and develop new ones to support business expansion.
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle (negotiation, execution, compliance) to ensure alignment with local regulations, trade laws and company policies.
• Development and Relationship Management of New Automotive OEM Clients
  • Build and expand a high-value key account network among Germany; implement a systematic CRM framework to streamline client engagement.
  • Nurture long-term partnerships with top clients (e.g. Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz) to drive customer satisfaction and secure repeat business / strategic collaborations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support
  • Collaborate with internal teams (production, logistics, after-sales) to ensure on-time order delivery and high-quality post-sales service; regularly update the Overseas Sales Director on performance, market dynamics and key account status.
  • Liaise with quality and R&D teams to resolve client feedback into insights for product optimization and innovation.

Requirements

• Professional Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience with more than 3 years in regional sales management (Germany automotive market focus preferred); deep expertise in OEM procurement processes and supplier commercial negotiation frameworks.
  • Preferred: Experience as a Sales Manager at Germany Tier 1 automotive suppliers with a proven track record of collaborating with major OEMs (Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.).
• Technical and Industry Knowledge
  • Solid understanding of automotive body systems and NVH technologies.
  • Familiarity with sales standard development methodologies and automotive components product lifecycle management.
• Core Competencies
  • Exceptional market development acumen: ability to identify opportunities, penetrate new accounts and close high-value deals; strong stakeholder management, PR and negotiation skills to build trust with OEM decision-makers.
  • Proficiency in analyzing industry pain points and uncovering customer core needs to guide R&D for customer-centric products; excellent skills in standardizing and streamlining work processes.
• Language Proficiency
  • Native-level fluency in German (written and spoken) mandatory.
  • English proficiency (written and spoken) preferred.
• Key Skills

  Business Development, Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Account Management, Territory Management, Salesforce, CRM Software, Negotiation, Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1