Junior Key Account Manager – Automotive, Fluid Connectors

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

📋 Description

• Cultivating and sustaining strategic relationships with customers at all organizational tiers, from technical project teams to senior executives.

• Assessing and prioritizing specific customer requirements.

• Designing, coordinating, and executing focused sales strategies.

• Growing existing key accounts to achieve sustainable revenue growth within the automotive industry.

• Discovering new business opportunities and applications in the automotive sector.

• Presenting customized solutions that offer distinct value to customers.

• Tracking and evaluating market trends and competitor activities.

• Fostering strong customer relationships through active involvement in trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

• Overseeing and coordinating multiple customer projects in close partnership with internal stakeholders.

• Independently planning and organizing personal sales activities from a home office.

• Participating in regular coordination meetings in Kortrijk (BE) or Bayreuth (DE).

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed a technical or business-related degree or vocational training with relevant additional qualifications.

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

• Knowledge of the automation and/or automotive industry, as well as experience in selling technically sophisticated products.

• Proficient in Dutch, German, and English for negotiation purposes.

• A high degree of initiative and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and results.

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

• Strong motivation for sales and competence in actively developing markets.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with customers and internal stakeholders.

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

• Residing in the Netherlands / Western Germany region or readiness to relocate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company car, available for personal use as well.

• 24 vacation days plus an additional 12 days off.

• Opportunities for professional development and further training.