Sales Manager VW (f/m/d)

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.

Your Responsibilities:

• First point of customer contact for VW account

• 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 or industrial engineering

• Strong financial background

• Automotive experience preferred

• Strong English language skills – spoken and written

• Very good German language skills - written and spoken

• Clear verbal communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings

• Strong teamwork approach

• Flexible and proven ability to work under pressure

• Good execution capability

• Effective presentation skills

“Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.”

Benefits:

• In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of vacation and overtime compensation.

• A secure, permanent employment relationship awaits you with the opportunity for continuous internal development, including in an international environment.

• Access to internal and external training, coaching, and certifications allows you to continuously develop your skills.

• We particularly recognize innovation and outstanding performance.

• A highly international, collegial environment and collaboration with subject matter experts await you.

• You will have the opportunity to participate in CSR activities.

• At Aptiv, you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of mobility in partnership with virtually all global OEMs, using cutting-edge technology (e.g., e-mobility and autonomous driving.

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.