OEM-Focused Automotive NVH Components Business Development Manager

Job brief

Our client is a leading high-tech player in the automotive industry specializing in the full lifecycle (R&D design manufacturing sales) of automotive NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) components. Boasting strong technical expertise proprietary innovations and a proven track record in serving top-tier automotive clients it is well-positioned for global market expansion with a strategic focus on strengthening its footprint in international automotive supply chains.

As our client accelerates its global growth and aims to penetrate key European automotive markets we are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager specializing in automotive NVH components. This role will lead the end-to-end expansion of our clients product portfolio into top Germany automotive OEMs (e.g. Volkswagen BMW Mercedes-Benz) focusing on building long-term strategic partnerships and aligning local sales initiatives with global corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth in Germany.

What We Offer

A strategic role with autonomy to shape Germany NVH component market strategy.

Opportunities to collaborate with top-tier OEMs and drive impactful product innovation.

Competitive compensation and global career growth prospects.

Responsibilities

Sales Strategy and Planning

• Develop localized sales targets strategies and budgets aligned with global objectives analyze local market trends competitors and customer needs to optimize sales tactics product positioning and pricing.
• Monitor budget execution and dynamically adjust resources to ensure achievement of sales KPIs.

Sales Performance Management

• Track analyze sales data (revenue market share etc.) and propose data-driven improvements. Manage optimize existing sales channels and develop new ones to support business expansion.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle (negotiation execution compliance) to ensure alignment with local regulations trade laws and company policies.

Development and Relationship Management of New Automotive OEM Clients

• Build and expand a high-value key account network among Germany a systematic CRM framework to streamline client engagement.
• Nurture long-term partnerships with top clients (e.g. Volkswagen BMW Mercedes-Benz) to drive customer satisfaction and secure repeat business / strategic collaborations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with internal teams (production logistics after-sales) to ensure on-time order delivery and high-quality post-sales regularly to the Overseas Sales Director on performance market dynamics and key account status.
• Liaise with quality/R&D teams to resolve client technical customer feedback into insights for product optimization and innovation.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience with more than 3 years in regional sales management (Germany automotive market focus preferred) deep expertise in OEM procurement processes and supplier commercial negotiation frameworks.
• Preferred : Experience as a Sales Manager at Germany Tier 1 automotive suppliers with a proven track of collaborating with major OEMs (Volkswagen BMW Mercedes-Benz etc.).

Technical and Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of automotive body systems and NVH technologies
• Familiarity with sales standard development methodologies and automotive components product lifecycle management.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional market development acumen : ability to identify opportunities penetrate new accounts and close high-value deals; strong stakeholder management PR and negotiation skills to build trust with OEM decision-makers.
• Proficiency in analyzing industry pain points uncovering customer core needs to guide R&D for customer-centric products; excellent skills in standardizing / streamlining work processes.

Language Proficiency

• Native-level fluency in German (written / spoken) mandatory.
• Fluent in English (written / spoken) preferred.

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1