Account Manager - Automotive (m/w/d) - REMOTE

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Account Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for managing and overseeing all sales activities for their assigned account. The primary objective is to maximize business opportunities and ensure that TE is well-positioned to grow and achieve sustainable, profitable sales. This position is remotely based in Germany and will work with customers in southern Germany, as well as Central & Eastern Europe.

Job Requirements

Serve as the Account Manager, accountable for driving regional profitable sales growth, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Review customer contracts and coordinate with Legal and other relevant departments to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Provide accurate and timely data to support the internal Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, production plans, and customer demand.
Act as the primary point of contact for continuous Product Change Notification (PCN) coordination and clarification, ensuring smooth communication and implementation.
Deliver regional annual growth plans and define account-specific strategies to achieve business objectives.
Identify, assess, and qualify new business opportunities; manage and introduce new product streams.
Develop and execute strategic plans to position company products according to customer-specific requirements.
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships, fostering trust and partnership.
Communicate regional results (monthly billing review, monthly rolling forecast and market project highlights) to Manager.
Identify application areas where TE does not have a dominating position and define account coverage and product requirements.
Prepare financial justifications and presentations; manage quotations, negotiations, and pricing for existing business with a strong focus on profitability and contractual compliance.
Ensure TE is recognized as the supplier of choice by consistently delivering value and maintaining high standards of service.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Commercial and technical background, ideally a joint degree of engineering and business administration (industrial/commercial engineer).
Minimum of 3 years experience in various Business Administration and Sales assignments.
Comfortable to work in a fast-paced, international matrix organisation.
Fluent in German and English both written and spoken.
Familiarity with SAP and Lean Product Development is helpful (Training available).
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package, especially MS Excel.
Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Strong understanding of customer structures, market conditions, and competitor/supplier landscape.
Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
Ability to build strong relationships quickly at all organizational levels.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid Car driver license required.
Flexibility to travel within Central and Eastern Europe.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers).

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centres enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90 000 employees, including 10 000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What TE Connectivity Offers

Unlimited contract opportunity.
Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork.
Open and dynamic company culture.
Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities.
Competitive salary package.
Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalisation insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection.
Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE".

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