Key Account Manager

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Would you like to work in an industry that is as challenging as it is passionate: the automotive industry?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Key Account Manager to join our dynamic team located in Bad Camberg, Germany.

This role will support all business activities to drive customer satisfaction and focus. Defend, increase sustainably and profitably Tenneco’s market share while enhancing the profitability of the existing business.

He/she will report directly to the Sales Director Braking EMEA, Tenneco Performance Solutions Braking.

What you will do

1. Define and implement the customer business strategy for the OE/S markets
2. Realize options for further value creation across OE
3. Create and deliver the customer 5-year revenue plan
4. Support benchmark analysis and monitor competitors’ development
5. Control/manage strategic price negotiations and customer’s conditions
6. Collaborate with other departments (i.e., engineering, program management, quality, operations, …)

What can make you successful

1. Proven experience in a complex, international OE organization
2. Experience in B2B sales in the automotive industry
3. Track record of driving performance with positive outcomes
4. High potential with the ability and desire to develop further within the sales organization
5. Educational degree in engineering or business management
6. Fluent in English and German
7. Proficient with Windows Office tools

What we offer

You will join a respected company with a long history and an international orientation in the challenging automotive industry.

We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth within the company, and development of your competencies in advanced technologies.

You can count on motivated colleagues, a professional space for creativity and initiative, and short communication lines.

We provide congestion-free access and an attractive salary package with various fringe benefits.

What you can expect next

Our team is ready to act immediately on the best-fit candidates for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, followed by a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving quickly through processes, with transparency and prompt communication.

Who we are

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide.

Through our four business groups—DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air, and Powertrain—Tenneco drives advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.