Sales Manager

ManpowerGroup; Manisa; On-site; TRY 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Passenger Car Wheels Sales Manager for a global automotive client. You will lead OEM sales, manage strategic accounts including Toyota Europe & Turkey, and drive negotiations, pricing, and contracts across cross-functional teams.

You will guide the KAM team and partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance, while representing the company in international meetings. International travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 12+ years of Automotive OEM Sales or Commercial Management experience.
• Proven experience with global OEM customers and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership of sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with global and local OEM customers.
• Lead pricing, agreements, quotations and contract management.
• Oversee strategic accounts including Toyota Europe & Turkey.
• Coordinate RFQ, quotations and new business with cross-functional teams.
• Manage sales budgets, forecasts and performance of the portfolio.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Key Account Management team and act as deputy to Sales Director.
• Build relationships with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Represent the company in international meetings and business reviews.
• Travel internationally to support commercial activities.

Skills

12+ years of experience in Automotive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

We are looking for a Passenger Car Wheels Sales Manager for our global client, one of the world's leading manufacturers of steel and aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with global and local OEM customers, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and business continuity,
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, commercial agreements, quotations and contract management,
• Take responsibility for strategic customer accounts including Toyota Europe & Turkey and other major OEMs,
• Coordinate RFQ, quotation and new business acquisition processes with cross-functional teams,
• Manage sales budgets, forecasts and commercial performance of the assigned customer portfolio,
• Monitor automotive market trends, customer strategies and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities,
• Lead, coach and develop the Key Account Management team while acting as the deputy of the Sales Director,
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance,
• Represent the company in international customer meetings and business reviews,
• Travel internationally to manage customer relationships and support commercial activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline,
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Automotive OEM Sales, Key Account Management or Commercial Management,
• Proven experience managing global OEM customers within the automotive industry,
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, pricing and customer relationship management,
• Experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams,
• Excellent understanding of automotive market dynamics and international business processes,
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills,
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; confidence in conducting international meetings is essential,
• German would be considered an advantage,
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Please note that only the candidates that fulfill these requirements will be considered and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.