Account Manager - Independent Aftermarket

Position Overview: 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.

Culture

SmarterTogether. 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.

Company About

Sensing is what we do. In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille. Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission‑critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor‑rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off‑road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.