Sales Manager (Tier-1 Auto, Germany / English Bilingual)

Talencore; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive solutions provider in Stuttgart is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to manage and expand the business by developing relationships with automotive manufacturing clients. The role requires strong negotiation skills, fluency in German and English, and at least 5 years of sales experience in the automotive sector. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle for appropriate positions

Job bike after probation

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the automotive industry.
• Fluency in both German and English is mandatory.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers.
• Lead negotiations on yearly volumes, pricing, and contractual conditions.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Sales strategy development

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Manager to join our team in Stuttgart. You will be responsible for managing and expanding our business by developing existing customers, selling and expanding tooling and component solutions to automotive manufacturing clients (OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers), supporting execution of key projects, in particular in case of Global Projects and need for cross functional issues resolution. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills, fluent in both German and English.

Location

Stuttgart, Germany (onsite)

What You’ll Do

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with actual customers. Act as the primary point of contact for all sales-related inquiries.
• Voice of customer: Clear communication of customer needs or claims internally for Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, etc.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations on yearly volumes, pricing, and contractual conditions. Review new contract together with the legal department and the Sales Director before submission for signature.
• Market Penetration: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the automotive industry. Develop strategies to penetrate deeper into the organization and expand the customer base.
• Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports. Monitor sales performance and provide regular updates to senior management. Ensure all process flows are respected and started on time (contract review, debit/credit note, price adjustments, etc.).
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer service, to ensure alignment and effective execution of sales strategies.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the automotive industry, preferably with exposure to big Tier1 automotive suppliers.
• Languages: Fluency in both German and English is mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field. A Masters degree is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• VWL Program.
• Direct insurance / retirement provision.
• Company vehicle for appropriate positions.
• Job bike after completion of the probationary period.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

EEO Statement

At Talencore, we stand against racism and discriminatory practices. We stand against violence. We proudly support and partner with organizations that lift people up so everyone can succeed and thrive, and honour our candidates' experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – from how we work with our talented candidates to how we support our clients in building their diverse workforce.