Sales Manager

100299 Johnson Electric Germany - Stuttgart; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Global team

Zusammenfassung

Johnson Electric in Stuttgart is seeking a Sales Manager to lead strategic European accounts and drive revenue growth across automotive markets. You will manage existing customers, acquire new business, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing to align products with customer needs.

The role requires a technical background, 3+ years in automotive sales, excellent communication in English (German a plus), and a proactive mindset to develop long-term partnerships while traveling

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical field.
• Ideally 3+ years of relevant sales experience in automotive.
• English language skills are mandatory; German a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with ability to build long-term customer relationships.
• Able to travel up to 30% globally.

Aufgaben

• Manage existing customers and maintain profitable pricing.
• Acquire new profitable business with current or new customers.
• Influence organization to develop new products based on market needs.
• Define middle/long-term strategy for customers to ensure growth.
• Develop and drive collaborative sales plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ensure timely contract reviews, price adjustments, and related processes.
• Stay informed about market trends and drive product development.

Kenntnisse

Automotive sales

Customer relationships

English proficiency

German language

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

Come Innovate Motion with Us Are you ready to elevate your career with one of the most innovative companies in the automotive industry? At Johnson Electric, we are not only shaping the future of mobility but also thriving in the current European and global markets. Our extensive product portfolio, including actuators, pumps, electric motors and many more- demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions across various applications. We are currently seeking a Sales Manager in the Stuttgart area to join our team, taking over a key role working with major European customers. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with these strategic accounts, driving sales, and identifying new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the current business with existing allocated customers, keeping those products at profitable price levels (LTA, VA/VE and Raw material/rate adjustments)
• Manage the acquisition of new profitable business with existing or new customers meeting booking targets
• Influence the organization to develop new products based on markets and customers needs
• Define a middle and long-term strategy for the allocated applications and customers to ensure profitable growth
• Develop and drive collaborative business plans, including sales forecasts and budget planning, aligned with customer and company growth goals
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and international colleagues
• Ensure timely execution of contract reviews, price adjustments, and related processes
• Stay informed about market trends and drive internal product development

Our requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from Engineering/Technical background
• Ideally 3+ years of relevant Sales experience with customers in the automotive industry
• English language skills are mandatory, knowledge of German language would be considered as a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence key stakeholders
• Strong proactive mindset – eager to identify opportunities, take initiative, and follow through
• Ability to establish and grow long-term customer relationships while actively seeking new business leads
• Ability to work well independently or within a global, multi-cultural team environment
• Strong selling, marketing and negotiating skills
• Willingness to frequent travel globally: up to 30% of working hours

What do we offer:

• The opportunity to develop your professional skills thanks to the wide range of products we manufacture and our global presence
• Work-life balance: 30 days of vacation and many more
• Become a part of an international team with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints.

The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide.

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179).

For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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