Sales Manager (m/f/d)

In this role you drive growth across the EMEA region by developing and executing sales strategies for Clarios’ products, solutions, and services. You will engage cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance to secure opportunities and expand market share. You’ll manage key OEM relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and lead international teams to flawless execution. This position offers a high-impact, international environment at Clarios’ EMEA HQ in Hanover.

• Flexible working hours
• Above-average vacation days
• Mobile work policy
• Company pension scheme
• Preventive health care and fitness facilities
• Bike lease

• Manage existing businesses with strong customer focus and support
• Prepare and present business cases and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor market trends, lead commercial negotiations, pricing, quotations and contracts
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and ensure project execution
• Execute strategic sales and action plans, own commercial KPIs, and lead negotiations for OEM customers
• Influence Tier-1 automotive suppliers in collaboration with BD and Engineering teams
• Represent Clarios at Tier-1 and industry events to strengthen brand and generate opportunities
• Strengthen brand visibility and develop new business opportunities

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing Tier-1 automotive customers within an automotive OE environment
• Proven track record in Key Account Management, Sales Management, or Business Development of technical products and solutions
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority
• Strong business and financial acumen with revenue, profitability, margin and growth ownership
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and customer contracts
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international environment
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of key initiatives
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); other languages a plus
• High willingness to travel up to 30% in an international setting
• Self-driven, proactive, structured with ownership and commercial acumen

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Self-motivation and ownership
• Proactive problem solving
• Key Account Management
• Sales Management
• Business Development