Account Manager

• First point of contact for technical and commercial customer inquiries from the automotive industry (OEMs/Tier suppliers)
• Manage, expand, and strategically develop existing automotive accounts while building new customer relationships
• Advise customers on technically complex connector solutions and translate customer requirements into concrete sales and project opportunities
• Present product innovations and new connector technologies to customers
• Plan, manage, and forecast customer-related revenue, while identifying growth opportunities
• Prepare, conduct, and follow up on acquisition activities
• Conduct regular on-site customer visits and provide support through digital and alternative communication channels
• Initiate, support, and track new and development projects—from the initial customer inquiry through series production readiness
• Support and coordinate the quotation process, taking technical, commercial, and customer-specific requirements into account
• Review and negotiate contracts in coordination with the relevant internal departments
• Ensure the provision of information for sales planning and controlling, particularly for forecasts, budgets, and annual planning
• Provide regular reports to management
• Proactively manage escalations relating to technical, commercial, or project-specific customer matters

• Completed degree in business administration, engineering, or a related technical or commercial field
• Several years of solid experience in field sales of technically complex automotive products
• In-depth knowledge of automotive connector technologies is a plus
• Experience working with decision-makers and development partners within the automotive industry
• Strong sense of responsibility and excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and a confident, professional presence
• Independent, structured, and results-oriented approach to work
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high self-motivation, and a strong focus on closing deals
• Very good written and spoken English
• Resilience, flexibility, and willingness to travel

• Home office
• Company car
• Above-tariff compensation
• Trust-based working hours with substantial flexibility and autonomy
• Mobile working options
• Personalized onboarding
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Career prospects for a long-term collaboration, including international opportunities
• Modern company restaurants
• Company pension scheme
• Bike leasing
• Numerous corporate benefits