Sr. Sales Account Manager (m/w/d)(Hankook Tire Europe GmbH)

Hankook Reifen Deutschland; Hannover; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual vacation

Regular team activities

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts on Hankook tires

Inspiring international work环境

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Hankook Tire Europe GmbH in Hannover OE is seeking a Junior Sales Account Manager (m/f/d) to strategically manage key accounts and lead international projects. You will drive expansion, pursue new market opportunities, and act as a trusted liaison between global OEMs and senior internal stakeholders.

The role requires several years in key account management, a business degree, and fluency in English and Chinese, with German preferred and a strong willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Several years of proven experience as a Key Account Manager, preferably in the automotive or tire industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Deep industry and market knowledge within the tire sector, paired with strong technical expertise.
• Exceptional project management and leadership capabilities.
• Fluent/Business-fluent in English and Chinese; German language skills preferred; high willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Strategically managing key accounts and ensuring executive-level communication flow.
• Independently leading and steering complex, international projects.
• Driving the sustainable expansion and strategic development of existing projects and accounts.
• Proactively acquiring new projects and exploring new market opportunities.
• Acting as a trusted liaison between global OEMs and senior internal stakeholders.
• Leading high-stakes negotiations and managing end-to-end commercial terms and conditions.

Skills

Key Account Mgmt

Automotive industry

Project management

Leadership

English fluency

Chinese language

German desired

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Our Company

Hankook Tire manufactures innovative, high-performance tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, RVs, trucks, buses and motorsports. With five R&D centres and eight production facilities worldwide, Hankook continuously invests in research and development to offer the highest level of quality and driving satisfaction.

The company employs around 20,000 people globally and sells products in over 160 countries. Hankook Tire has been the exclusive tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship since 2023. Leading car manufacturers rely on Hankook tyres for original equipment. Around 42 percent* of global sales are generated in Europe. Hankook’s European headquarters are located in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. At its European Technical Centre in Hanover, Germany and its manufacturing site in Rácalmás, Hungary, Hankook develops and produces bespoke tyre solutions for the European market.

Hankook Tire Europe GmbH in Hannover OE office is searching for Jr. Sales Account Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategically managing key accounts and ensuring executive-level communication flow

• Independently leading and steering complex, international projects

• Driving the sustainable expansion and strategic development of existing projects and accounts

• Proactively acquiring new projects and exploring new market opportunities

• Acting as a trusted liaison between global OEMs and senior internal stakeholders

• Leading high-stakes negotiations and managing end-to-end commercial terms and conditions

Your Profile:

• Several years of proven experience as a Key Account Manager, preferably in the automotive or tire industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Deep industry and market knowledge within the tire sector, paired with strong technical expertise

• Exceptional project management and leadership capabilities

• Fluent/Business-fluent in English and Chinese; German language skills preferred; high willingness to travel.

What Awaits You:

• An inspiring, international work environment with creative freedom

• Flexible working hours to support an optimal work-life balance

• 30 days of annual vacation
• Regular team activities
• Tailored professional development opportunities for personal and career progression
• Attractive employee discounts on Hankook tires