Account Manager

Sensata Technologies; Hengelo; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales across EMEA for our OE engine management and emission control sensor portfolio, servicing automotive, heavy duty, motorsports, and marine aftermarket customers.

You will manage day-to-day accounts, develop new opportunities, maintain CRM (Salesforce), and deliver accurate forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align strategic growth with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of account management/sales experience.
• Experience in automotive aftermarket is a plus.
• Proven track record of high sales performance and relationship building.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% internationally.
• Fluent in English; German, French or Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day account management activities, identify new sales opportunities in the region.
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and industry functions to generate leads.
• Drive value-based selling across targeted channels including co-manufacturers, co-packers, remanufacturers, exporters in the Automotive Aftermarket.
• Identify and develop sales opportunities within distribution channels across key sectors: Automotive, Heavy Duty, Motorsports, Alternative Fuel, and Marine.
• Build long-term relationships with senior management, purchasing, engineering, and sales teams.
• Deliver insights by analyzing market trends, competitive activity, and sales funnel performance.
• Maintain CRM tools (Salesforce) with sales activity and new opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and account analyses to support customer programs.
• Provide accurate forecasting and budgeting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Skills

Account management

Sales

English fluency

Negotiation

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of related experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Location: Germany (Remote), Hengelo, NL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The Account Manager is responsible for managing accounts across EMEA for a robust OE engine management and emission control sensor portfolio, driving sales and strategic growth in the automotive, heavy duty, motorsports, and marine aftermarket sectors.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling day-to-day account management activities in the designated market by identifying new sales opportunities with existing and new customers in the region. This activity includes conducting in-person meetings to maintain current business, drive new business, and support the overall sales goals and improved customer experience.
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and industry functions to generate leads.
• Drive value-based selling across targeted channels including co-manufacturers, co-packers, remanufacturers, exporters in the Automotive Aftermarket
• Identify and develop sales opportunities within targeted distribution channels across key aftermarket sectors: Automotive, Heavy Duty, Motorsports, Alternative Fuel, and Marine
• Identify key decision-makers within customer organizations and build long-term relationships with stakeholders such as senior management, purchasing, engineering, and sales teams to support strategic alignment and business growth.
• Deliver actionable insights by analyzing market trends, competitive activity, customer retention, and sales funnel performance, while communicating Voice of the Customer feedback to internal teams to improve offerings.
• Maintain CRM tools (Salesforce) with sales/account activity and new business opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements in line with company guidelines and objectives.
• Manage contracts and service agreements with clients and ensure that both parties adhere to the terms.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and account analyses to support customer programs and business planning.
• Provide accurate forecasting and budgeting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant account management/sales experience.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry is a plus.
• Proven track record of high sales performance and relationship building.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment with a quick sales cycle of 3–6 months.
• Strong organizational skills and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficient in value-based and relationship selling.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; German, French or Italian is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including international travel.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Salesforce experience is a plus.

Base Salary Range:

74,400.00 EUR - 102,300.00 EUR

The salary range is published in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and relevant country legislation.

Starting Salary

The starting salary offered will be based on objective, gender-neutral criteria , (e.g internal equivalency, relevant skills, experience, qualifications etc.). Applicants will not be asked for salary history.

Smarter Together

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together