(Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Clarios; Hannover; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Flexible working hours

Generous vacation days

Mobile work policy

Company kindergarten

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clarios, a leader in advanced battery technologies, seeks a (Senior) Sales Manager to drive international OEM/OES growth across EMEA and beyond. Based in Hanover, you will develop sales strategies, manage key accounts, and lead negotiations for long-term, profitable partnerships.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to align customer needs with product roadmaps, while delivering accurate forecasts and driving market expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 6+ years in managing international OE/Tier-1 automotive customers.
• Proven track record in developing and managing customer relationships for long-term growth.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying and acquiring international automotive OEM & OES customers.
• Manage and expand relationships with existing automotive clients across technical and commercial functions.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans; own commercial KPIs and lead negotiations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to shape strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to align requirements with roadmaps.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reports to management.
• Lead commercial negotiations for profitable, long-term agreements.
• Prioritize sales efforts based on potential, market dynamics and strategic fit.
• Represent Clarios at trade shows, events, and customer meetings to generate opportunities.

Skills

International sales

Negotiation

Key account management

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Business/Engineering

Job description

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to drive sales growth and strategic impact at Clarios across the EMEA region and beyond? Take on the challenge and join our Sales team as a (Senior) Sales Manager!

Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving business growth and expanding Clarios’ presence across EMEA and beyond. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for our products, solutions, and services with our customers. You will identify and pursue market opportunities, define and implement strategies to maximize content per vehicle, improve margins, and grow market share.

The position will be based in our EMEA Headquarters location in Hanover, Germany.

What you will do

As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d), your responsibilities will include:

• Driving new business development by identifying, pursuing, and acquiring international automotive OEM & OES customers with strong growth potential, in close collaboration with Business Development and Engineering teams.

• Managing and expanding relationships with existing automotive clients across technical and commercial functions, ensuring long-term satisfaction and repeat business.

• Developing and executing strategic sales and action plans aligned with business goals and market dynamics, while owning all commercial KPIs and leading negotiations for assigned OEM & OES customers.

• Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to generate actionable insights that shape product and sales strategies.

• Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to align customer requirements with product capabilities and innovation roadmaps.

• Delivering accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reports to management, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.

• Leading commercial negotiations to ensure profitable, sustainable, and long-term business agreements.

• Prioritizing sales efforts based on customer potential, market segment dynamics, and overall strategic fit.

• Representing Clarios at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to strengthen brand visibility, foster relationships, and generate new business opportunities.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Min. 6 years of professional experience managing international OE and/or Tier-1 automotive customers within an automotive OE environment.

• Proven track record in developing and managing customer relationships, with a focus on long‑term growth and partnership building.

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills, combined with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent customer management capabilities with a strong focus on solution‑oriented collaboration and customer development.

• High willingness to travel (up to 30%) and thrive in an international business environment.

• Self‑driven, proactive, and structured personality with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen.

• Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written; Mandarin language skills are a plus.

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten.

• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.

• Your well‑being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.

• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.

• Our well‑advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.

• Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low‑voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best‑in‑class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

To All Recruitment Agencies

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non‑discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].