Senior Sales Manager

Autolink; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Autolink in Germany seeks an accomplished senior sales leader to fully manage the company's sales operations in the German market and drive sustainable growth.

You will develop forward-looking strategies based on automotive industry trends and oversee channel development, distributor relationships, and key account management, with a special focus on Volkswagen Group partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• Native German speaker with fluent business German and English communication.
• German work authorization or EU citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of OEM sales experience with a proven track record.
• Familiarity with Volkswagen Group procurement and supplier access requirements.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute forward-looking sales strategies for the German market.
• Expand and optimize sales channels, manage distributors, agents and system integrators.
• Lead key accounts, including Volkswagen Group and subsidiaries.
• Drive sales initiatives with strong strategic planning and P&L accountability.

Kenntnisse

German language

English communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Sales leadership

Networking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or above

Jobbeschreibung

• Overall Business & Sales Operations Fully manage the company's sales operations and overall business activities in the German market, ensuring efficient execution and sustainable growth.
• Strategic Planning Develop forward-looking sales strategies based on German automotive industry trends, market competition, and company capabilities, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate goals.
• Channel Development & Management Lead the expansion and optimization of sales channels, establish and maintain strong partnerships with distributors, agents, and system integrators, and enhance market coverage in Germany.
• Key Account & Customer Relationship Management Gain deep insights into customer needs, drive customer relationship management, and maintain long-term strategic partnerships, with special focus on Volkswagen Group and its subsidiaries (e.g., Audi, Porsche, Škoda, Seat).

Requirement

• sWork Authorization Have the legal right to work in Germany (holding a German or EU passport, permanent residence permit, etc.)
• .Language Skills Native German speaker with fluent business German and English communication skills; additional French is a plus
• .Education Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering
• .OEM Sales Experience 10+ years of experience in OEM sales, with a proven track record of successful sales achievements and deep understanding of sales strategies and customer needs
• .Automotive Industry Knowledge Familiar with OEM procurement processes and supplier access requirements of major automotive manufacturers, especially Volkswagen Group (including VW, Audi, Porsche, etc.), as well as BMW and Mercedes-Benz
• .Network & Relationships Have established good relationships with German automotive industry associations (e.g., VDA), government agencies, and key industry partners, with an accumulated customer resource network
• .Strategic & Decision-Making Capability Possess strong strategic planning and decision-making skills, capable of leading major sales decisions for the German market
• .Project Management Strong project management skills, able to drive project delivery and be accountable for project P&L indicators

Preferred Qualificatio

• nsExperience working with Volkswagen Group's procurement and R&D department
• s.Familiarity with German automotive industry standards (e.g., VDA 6.3, IATF 16949
• ).Existing network within Volkswagen's supply chain ecosyste