Sales Manager

BE & Partners; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum die casting solutions for the global automotive industry. They seek a Sales Manager in Germany to expand relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across Europe.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of mould design, casting technologies, and manufacturing processes, with a proven track record in technical sales within the automotive sector. Fluent English; German native preferred. Travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in casting industry, mould design and technical sales within automotive.
• Strong network with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, aluminum die casting or related.
• Ability to liaise effectively with engineering and procurement teams.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute sales strategy across OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Grow existing relationships and identify new accounts and programs.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage the full sales cycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and production teams.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities in automotive.

Kenntnisse

Casting industry

Mould design

Technical sales

OEM/Tier1 networks

Engineering liaison

Negotiation skills

German native

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading manufacturer specializing in high-pressure aluminum die casting solutions for the global automotive industry. They have production facilities in İzmir / Turkey. Working with many of the world's leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial organization by hiring an experienced Sales Manager in Germany.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in mould design, casting technologies, and manufacturing processes, enabling effective communication with both engineering and commercial stakeholders throughout the sales cycle.

This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with a strong technical background who can expand existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities across Europe and global automotive markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's sales strategy across OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers;
• Increase the depth and breadth of existing customer relationships to maximize business potential;
• Identify and secure new customer accounts, platforms, and vehicle programs;
• Drive revenue growth by expanding business within current strategic accounts;
• Build long-term relationships with purchasing, engineering, and program management teams;
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage the entire sales cycle from opportunity identification through contract award;
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and production teams to ensure customer expectations are met;
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new business opportunities within the automotive sector.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in casting industry, mould design as well as technical sales within the automotive industry;
• Strong network and established relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers;
• Solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably aluminum die casting, casting technologies, or automotive components;
• Ability to communicate effectively with both engineering and procurement teams;
• Strong commercial acumen with a successful track record of developing and growing strategic customer accounts;
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluent English is essential; German as mother tongue.