Junior Key Account Manager – Automotive, Fluid Connectors

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with customers at all levels, ranging from technical project teams to senior management.

• Assess and prioritize the specific requirements of customers.

• Create, coordinate, and execute targeted sales strategies.

• Grow existing key accounts with the aim of achieving sustainable revenue growth in the automotive sector.

• Discover new business opportunities and applications within the automotive industry.

• Position customized solutions that provide clear value to the customer.

• Monitor and evaluate market trends and competitor activities.

• Maintain close customer relationships by actively participating in trade fairs, conferences, and industry events.

• Oversee and coordinate multiple customer projects in close collaboration with internal teams.

• Independently plan and organize personal sales activities from a home office.

• Participate in regular alignment meetings in Kortrijk (BE) or Bayreuth (DE).

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed technical or business degree, or vocational training along with relevant further education.

• Initial professional experience in capital goods sales, project management, or business development.

• Knowledge of the automation and/or automotive industries, as well as experience selling complex technical products.

• Proficient in Dutch, German, and English.

• High levels of self-initiative, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and results.

• Ability to comprehend complex systems and swiftly identify customer needs.

• Strong sales skills and competence in proactive market development.

• Excellent communication skills and empathy when interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the sales region (3–4 days per week).

• Residing in the Netherlands or western Germany, or a willingness to relocate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work in an environment rich with innovative technology.

• A workplace characterized by fairness, honesty, and a humane, respectful atmosphere.

• The benefits of being part of both a medium-sized organization and an international corporation.

• A mid-size company car for executive use, which can also be utilized for personal purposes.

• Competitive compensation that includes numerous social benefits, a company pension scheme, and additional perks such as company bike leasing, a flexible corporate fitness program, and various employee discounts.

• Opportunities for internal training, career advancement, and much more…