- Applus IDIADA is a young and dynamic organization that values participation, collaboration and long-term relationships. We continuously generate professional development opportunities and growth alternatives for motivated and engaged professionals.
Your contribution:
- Support the Sales team and technical development departments to boost the business with new and strategic customer accounts within the automotive industry.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with Start Ups, OEMs and Tier-1s together with the responsible Sales Manager.
- Identify new business opportunities and support the acquisition of new Leads through LinkedIn SalesNavigator.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and delivery teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
- Prepare customer presentations, commercial proposals, and contract documentation together with the Sales Managers.
- Support negotiations and commercial discussions with customers.
- Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments.
- Maintain and update sales pipelines and CRM systems (Salesforce).
- Participate in customer meetings and industry events.
- Contribute to achieving business growth and revenue targets.
Your profile:
- Bringing a first experience in sales, account management, project management, or business development is an advantage (internship).
- Strong interest in automotive engineering and mobility technologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
- Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations from time to time.
- Fluent in German; English is considered a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools e.g., Salesforce.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and future mobility projects.
- International working environment with global career opportunities.
- Structured onboarding and professional development programs.
- Attractive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
- Flexible working arrangements and modern workplace culture.
- A dynamic team with short decision-making processes and entrepreneurial spirit.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of automotive development processes.
- Knowledge of vehicle development, testing, validation, software, E/E systems, or electrification.
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or suppliers is a plus.
- International and intercultural experience is beneficial.
Applus IDIADA setzt sich für Gleichstellung, Diversität und Inklusion ein. Wir setzen Ihnen keine Grenzen – tun Sie es selbst auch nicht. Es gibt einen Platz für jeden
Skills Required
- Fluent in German
- English language proficiency
- First experience in sales, account management, project management, or business development (internship acceptable)
- Strong interest in automotive engineering and mobility technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-oriented, proactive and solution-driven approach
- Ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel to customer locations from time to time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- Understanding of automotive development processes
- Knowledge of vehicle development, testing, validation, software, E/E systems, or electrification
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or suppliers
- International and intercultural experience
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
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