Sales Manager Europe – Powder Metal Business Unit

Johnson Electric; Öhringen; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in Europe for their Powder Metal Business Unit. The role involves developing relationships with OEM and Tier 1 customers, managing negotiations, and ensuring project delivery. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in business development within Tier 1 suppliers, ideally with experience in powder metal components, and must be fluent in English, with German preferred. A top compensation package and work-life balance is offered.

Leistungen

Top-industry compensation and benefits package

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Company car

Bonus

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience in an automotive Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience in powder metal components is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential, and fluency in German is highly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Drive new business in the European market for the Powder Metal Business Unit.
• Manage negotiations with key decision-makers at OEMs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through RFQ and project launch phases.
• Act as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively manage risks and issues to support customer relationships.

Kenntnisse

Business development experience

Sales principles

Project management

Negotiation

Time management

Detail-oriented

Jobbeschreibung

Come Innovate Motion with Us

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 shaping the future of mobility. 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 to drive growth in Europe for our Powder Metal BU, developing high-precision powder metal components for automotive drivelines, powertrains and related systems. This is a new, strategic role in Europe based in Germany – Aachen or Stuttgart. In this position, you will develop and nurture strong relationships with OEM and Tier 1 customers to drive sales performance and expand our presence in the market.

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive new business and new customer development in the European market for the Powder Metal Business Unit.
• Manage negotiations, working directly with key decision-makers at OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, with an emphasis on building lasting partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams through RFQ, quotation and project launch phases to meet customer and business requirements.
• Act as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on expectations, timelines and deliverables.
• Proactively manage risks, issues and escalations to support sustainable customer relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, quality and timeline commitments.
• Follow agreed workflows and utilize relevant project management and reporting tools.
• Ensure adherence to quality, process and brand standards, including support of customer audits and quality-related topics.
• Stay informed on industry developments, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to spot and capitalize on new opportunities.

Our requirements

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience in an automotive Tier 1 supplier, preferably with OEM customer exposure and driveline knowledge.
• Experience in powder metal components is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and ability to deliver excellent customer experience.
• Fluency in English is essential and fluency in German would be highly preferred.
• Strong skills in marketing, business development, project management, negotiation, time management and prioritization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and client-focused approach.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to frequent travel (~50%): to customers in Europe (mainly in Germany) and occasional travelling to overseas, ~1-2 times a year.

What We offer

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package, including company car, bonus.
• Work-life balance: through flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and many more.
• The opportunity to develop your professional skills thanks to the wide range of products we manufacture and our global presence.
• Become a part of a multicultural team characterized by an international team spirit, an open and familiar cooperation and a pleasant working atmosphere.
• Whether it is our Stuttgart or Aachen office, we are involved in local projects supporting good causes and we have regular company events with all kinds of activities to enjoy.

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.