EMEA Automotive Account Manager (Remote)

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

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.