Account Manager Automotive Industry / Automotive Technical Sales/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

You manage automotive manufacturers and suppliers while building strong, long-term customer relationships You identify new business opportunities, win customer projects and systematically grow existing accounts You provide application-focused technical advice and develop product recommendations based on specific customer requirements You manage revenue, account priorities and sales forecasts, translating commercial targets into focused actions You lead pricing and contract negotiations and clearly demonstrate the technical and commercial value of proposed solutions You contribute to project teams and leading independent projects designed to streamline sales processes and drive profitable growth; You give technical support for account managers during project work may account for up to 40% of working time.

Qualifications:

Technical qualification in engineering or as a certified technician, or equivalent expertise gained through professional experience Sound understanding of technical systems, particularly machine elements or industrial applications Several years of experience in selling technically complex, consultative products or solutions Experience in technical customer consulting as well as pricing and contract negotiations Commercial understanding of revenue forecasting, profitable account development and competitive proposals Motivation to understand customer needs, develop new business and actively improve sales approaches and processes Good German and English language skills, willingness to travel and a valid driving licence

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