Sales Manager Bordnetz (f/m/d)

YOUR ROLE

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth, as well as the growth and value creation of existing customers. You will be responsible for contributing to the commercial aspects of identifying, quoting, and winning new business while expanding the scope of opportunities within the customer portfolio. You will also contribute to critical sales elements—including, but not limited to, account strategy, pricing management, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and the sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• First point of customer contact for global OEM Germany
• Acquisition of new projects
• Lead price negotiations and price agreements
• Establish good customer and internal relationship with all involved departments
• Create and cultivate strategic relationships with customers
• Support the Business Planning and manage this in the SPS
• Execute Market analysis and develop sales strategies
• Review/understand/control commercial activities for all projects
• Maximize the profit for Aptiv by getting the best price and control/check the promised internal cost out of the original investment release
• Lead the Sales team and organize efficiently to reach targets
• Maintain all sales practices documents according to audit standards
• Comply with the internal controls and operate within Enterprise Operating System and DBS framework
• Lead RFQ phases and assure profitable quotations in time to expand EDS Business
• Support and cooperate with the whole customer cross-functional team
• Prepare and lead the customer strategy meetings
• Lead the activities to achieve the Sales targets for the customers
• Achieve Account growth objectives

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field
• Strong financial and commercial background
• Automotive industry experience, including direct OEM customer interaction
• Proven experience with wiring harness products / Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS)
• Fluent German and English, spoken and written
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, preferably wiring harness–related
• Team‑oriented, flexible, and able to perform well under pressure

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.

Your Benefits At Versigent

• Our working style: flexible work environment
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community