Account Manager

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage Continental’s OEM customer accounts in China by identifying profitable opportunities, supporting sales planning and forecasts, developing strategic partnerships, coordinating tire development projects, and maintaining customer relationships. The role also serves as a technical liaison, supports supply chain delivery, represents Continental at events, and assists with customer complaint handling.
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Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

  • Responsible for identifying and implementing profitable business opportunities with all relevant customers
  • Support strategic sales planning, annual budget and the monthly forecasts and ensure the implementation
  • Develop the OEMs in China region in compliance with the business strategy in order to ensure a long-term technologically leading partnership
  • Represent Continental on customer events and care for the OEMs on Continental events
  • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers at customers
  • Support SCM process to ensure timely delivery of tires to customers
  • Manage tire development projects for OE customers
  • Act as a technical liaison between OE customers and tire development team
  • Support customer complaint handling activities
  • Other tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or relevant subjects
  • Min.3 years’ experience in tire development, automotive engineering or account management field
  • Project management skills
  • Strong skills in problem solving and negotiation
  • Fluent local and English language

Additional Information

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a relevant subject
  • At least 3 years of experience in tire development, automotive engineering, or account management
  • Project management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Fluency in the local language and English

Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Continental and has not been reviewed or approved by Continental.

  • Healthcare Strength Health plans are often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and related programs (such as HSA/FSA) highlighted as strong components. Feedback suggests the quality of healthcare coverage is a meaningful part of overall compensation satisfaction.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings, including 401(k) plans with company contributions, are viewed favorably and frequently mentioned alongside competitive base pay. These plans are seen as a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and other leave programs are presented as part of a broad benefits suite. The scope of time-off options contributes positively to perceived overall value.

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The Company
HQ: Hannover
66,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.

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