Sales Account Manager - Automotive (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Our client is a Japanese automotive supplier. The company is looking to expand its team in Düsseldorf and is seeking a Sales Account Manager (m/f/d).

Lead and drive sales activities for automotive parts across the European market
Act as the primary technical and commercial liaison between clients, the headquarters and R&D teams in Japan, the manufacturing site in Vietnam, and international sales offices
Negotiate component pricing, production costs, and additional service fees with clients
Prepare detailed commercial proposals, price quotationsand all associated sales documentation
Manage new product development projects, coordinating design specifications, technical requirements, and milestone schedules
Maintain continuous client communication via email, phone, and virtual meetings, hosting both online and face-to-face sessions

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sales, Engineeringor a related field
At least 5 years of proven track record in B2B sales or account management within an international commercial environment, for expample as a Sales Representative,Account Manager, Key Account Manageror similar
Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English for daily interaction with executive leadership, global R&D teamsand clients
German language skills are not required, but a strong advantage for managing client accounts in the DACH region
Prior experience in the automotive supply industry or with a tier-1/tier-2 component manufacturer is highly preferred
Strong negotiation capabilities, commercial acumenand experience handling complex product quotation processes
High degree of self-motivation, structured working styleand willingness to travel