Key Account Manager

BYD Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Company in Paris, France, seeks a skilled Key Account Manager with strong project management and commercial operations experience to join our team in a full-time role. You will coordinate cross-functional activities, lead commercial topics, and develop customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and project realization.

The position requires fluent English and French, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as KAM and in project management in automotive is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and French; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow awarded projects and coordinate reviews.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to achieve project realization.
• Handle project-related commercial topics (quotations, PO, delivery, payment).
• Develop customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Identify new opportunities and lead RFx preparation and negotiation.

Skills

KAM experience

Project management

Commercial operations

English-French bilingual

Education

Business/Commerce background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow awarded projects and participate project regular reviews.

• Work with PM to coordinate cross function to ensure project realization.

• Responsible for project related commercial topics.

• Detect, alert any potential risks, propose problem resolution and mitigate customer complaints.

• Lead commercial topics (quotation, PO, delivery, payment etc).

• Develop customer relationship and guarantee customer’s satisfaction.

• Seek new opportunities and lead RFi & RFQ preparation and negotiation.

• Other tasks assigned by manager.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required:

• Strong background in commerce or business administration, with solid knowledge of business management, commercial operations, and administrative processes.

• Experiences as KAM and project management is expected, especially in automotive industry.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in Chinese is a strong advantage.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office etc)

We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.

• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.

• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

Location: France, Paris
Type of Employment: Full-time