Key Account Manager - Automotive Sector

Senstronic, Inc; France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact and autonomy in the role

Engagement in international projects

Culture focused on performance and customer satisfaction

Job summary

Senstronic, Inc is looking for a Key Account Manager in the Automotive Sector to enhance strategic growth. This role involves driving and developing key accounts, managing complex negotiations, and increasing market share. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background with 5+ years in the industry and be fluent in both French and professional English.

Working with a trusted partner in technology, this position offers a chance to engage in international projects and contribute to significant industrial challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive / automation / sensors / industrial equipment.
• Strong expertise in managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop strategic accounts within the automotive industry.
• Implement an ambitious commercial strategy to increase market share.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Complex negotiations

Technical background in mechanics, electronics, and automation

Fluent French (C1)

Professional English (B2)

Job description

We are looking for a Key Account Manager – Automotive Sector to actively contribute to our strategic growth.

Senstronic is an innovative technology company specializing in industrial electronics and automation. We design, manufacture, and distribute our solutions worldwide.

We are headquartered in France with an R&D center, and operate four production sites across Europe. Our international presence is supported by subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, the United States, Italy, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico.

A trusted partner to leading players in the automotive industry, we also expand into high‑potential sectors such as agricultural machinery and railways.

Mission

As a Key Account Manager France, you will drive and develop strategic accounts within the automotive industry.

Strategic Account Development

• Define and implement an ambitious commercial strategy
• Increase market share and revenue
• Position Senstronic as a key partner

Key Account Management

• Develop and lead account development plans in collaboration with Sales Management
• Manage complex negotiations (annual/multi‑year agreements)
• Identify new growth drivers and create sustainable value

Customer Relationship & Expertise

• Build strong relationships with key decision‑makers (Management, Purchasing, Project Teams, Plants, etc.)
• Understand customer challenges and decision‑making processes
• Provide technical expertise and advise on our solutions
• Maintain a strong field presence and stay at the heart of customer interactions

Project Follow‑up & Performance

• Ensure the successful execution of customer projects
• Monitor KPIs and commercial performance
• Report activities in CRM tools and ensure smooth internal communication

Business Development

• Identify high‑potential new accounts
• Analyze the market and map opportunities
• Secure new strategic business deals

Desired profile

Technical Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive / automation / sensors / industrial equipment
• Strong expertise in complex negotiations
• Solid technical background in mechanics, electronics, and automation
• Experience in managing multi‑stakeholder projects
• Fluent French (C1) and professional English (B2) required

Your Strengths

• Strong drive and competitive mindset
• Results‑oriented with strong business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

  Specific advantages

  • A strategic role at the heart of major industrial challenges
  • A position with impact and autonomy
  • International and innovative projects
  • A human‑sized company, combining expertise and agility
  • A culture focused on performance and customer satisfaction

  SENSTRONIC designs and manufactures detection‑based solutions and the associated connectors for control equipment and vehicles. Our teams of experts offer our customers value‑added benefits with technological innovation in both our standard and customised solutions ranges.