Sales Account Manager (f/m/d)

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Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, DEU
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Responsible for managing customer relationships, sales forecasting, and budgeting; negotiating contracts; ensuring customer compliance; and supporting business growth within the automotive sector.
Summary Generated by Built In

Major Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the division's business, he has to follow all relationships with the Customers to guarantee business and new opportunities.

  • Responsible to manage the best way the sales' budget and forecasting, and he has to verify that all the agreements with the Customers have been respected.

  • Responsible of quoting offers for New Business in compliance with the approved metrics according to the existing DOA, he has the duty to cooperate with the team in order to book new business according with the Budget and priorities of the company.

  • Responsible to supervise the quotations of the PCE's on existing business to keep or better grow-up the financial metrics of the product.

  • Support the GAD and Program Director as it concerns the new business policy, giving them all the information for the market, necessary to support the business decision.

  • He has to cooperate with all the other departments to guarantee the best relationships with their Customers.

  • He has to cooperate with PC&L Department and Program Management Dpt. To quote premium freights, overtime and obsolete materials assuring the support until Aptiv receives the money.

  • He and his/her Dpt. have to follow, in conjunction with the Financial Dpt., the payments to/from the Customers and the monitor overdue situation.

  • Customer Representative for Sales to assure the understanding and respect of customer requirements.

  • Ensure material and labor inflation recovery while keeping good customer relationship.

  • Identify new business opportunities e.g. platform products and SW. 

  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with clients to ensure favorable outcomes for both parties.

  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive activities, and opportunities for growth.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, issues, and escalations.

Qualifications:

  • Technical or Economical University degree

  • Knowledge of automotive market

  • Fluent German and English language mandatory, speaking and writing

  • Several years of experience in sales/account management with sensors (camera, radars...)

  • Knowledge of specific Customer

  • Technical knowledge of Product line

  • Expertise in Automotive Business as Account Manager or Program Mgr., in one of automotive Components Companies (better O.E. Supplier)

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs

  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Aptiv Benefits:

  • 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

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please submit your application with a CV in English language.

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Technical or Economical University degree
  • Knowledge of automotive market
  • Fluent German and English language mandatory, speaking and writing
  • Several years of experience in sales/account management with sensors (camera, radars...)
  • Knowledge of specific Customer
  • Technical knowledge of Product line
  • Expertise in Automotive Business as Account Manager or Program Manager, in one of automotive Components Companies

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.

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