Project Manager Sales (m/f/d)

HOLZER Firmengruppe; Schwebheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Competitive compensation

International projects

Career development

Job summary

HOLZER Firmengruppe is seeking a Project Manager Sales (m/f/d) for chassis components. You will drive customer projects from inquiry through industrialization and series production, acting as the main contact between customers and internal teams while aligning technical and commercial goals.

You will manage timelines, costs, and risks, build long-lasting partnerships, and travel within Europe as required. A background in engineering and several years in project management or customer-facing

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/industrial/automotive engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in project management, technical sales, account management or related customer-facing roles.
• Strong engineering background with ability to read technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in automotive, industrial or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Commercial understanding to balance technical and business objectives.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and customer-focused mindset.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); other languages advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects from quotation through industrialization and series production.
• Serve as primary interface between customers and internal departments (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain).
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks and deliverables.
• Coordinate and support technical and commercial discussions with customers.
• Review customer requirements, specs, drawings and feasibility with engineering teams.
• Drive cross-functional project meetings and ensure clear communication.
• Monitor project costs, quotations and commercial performance.
• Support contract negotiations with sales management.
• Identify and mitigate risks and develop technical/commercial solutions.
• Ensure customer expectations on quality, cost and delivery are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and PM best practices.

Skills

Project management

Customer-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial/Automotive Engineering

Job description

Zweck und Ziel der Stelle

As a Project Manager Sales (m/f/d) for chassis components, rolling und sliding elements, you will drive customer projects from initial inquiry through successful series production. Combining strong technical understanding with commercial awareness, you will act as the central point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working with customers, managing complex projects, and driving business success.Three years of experience in chassis components is preferred. If you combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and thrive in an international environment, we would love to hear from you.

Aufgaben, Kompetenzen und Verantwortung

• Lead customer projects from quotation phase through industrialization and series production.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and internal departments, including Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for business growth and long-term partnerships.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate and support technical and commercial discussions with customers.
• Review customer requirements, technical specifications, drawings, and feasibility assessments together with engineering teams.
• Drive cross-functional project meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, quotations, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support contract negotiations and customer agreements in close cooperation with sales management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while developing effective solutions to technical and commercial challenges.
• Ensure customer expectations regarding quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of project management best practices.

Fachliche Anforderungen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in project management, technical sales, account management, or a related customer-facing role.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and product requirements.
• Experience within the automotive, industrial, or manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Commercial understanding and ability to balance technical and business objectives.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally as required.

Arbeitgeberleistungen / Unternehmensangebot

• A key role with direct impact on customer success and business growth.
• Exciting international projects within a dynamic and innovative environment.
• High level of responsibility and visibility across the organization.
• Close collaboration with sales, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and entrepreneurial culture.
• A competitive compensation package and the chance to work with leading customers in the automotive and industrial sectors.