Account Manager (m/f/d) - Automotive OEM

Job Overview

The Account Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the commercial customer management of the Automotive OEM account in Stuttgart, with a clear focus on profitable growth, sustainable customer relationship management, and the consistent execution of commercial topics. The Account Manager (m/f/d) acts independently in day-to-day business, escalates selectively to management level, and makes a significant contribution to the commercial performance of the account.

In addition, the goal is to further strengthen our position as a preferred business partner for our OEM account and to sustainably ensure a long-term, trust-based collaboration.

Job Requirements

• Independent management of all commercial topics for the account, with a focus on revenue, profitability, sustainable growth, and CRM maintenance
• Handling and commercial management of RFQs and development projects, as well as quotation costing across the entire sales funnel (from RFI/RFQ through to SOP)
• Preparation, conduct, and closure of price and contract negotiations within defined mandates, including structured escalation to management level
• Active identification, development, and prioritization of new business opportunities within the customer organization
• Proactive management of change requests and commercial adjustments during the project lifecycle
• Maintenance of customer-specific systems and tools (e.g. B2B tools)
• Independent processing and tracking of tooling and LEK invoicing
• Maintenance and further development of strong customer relationships at both operational and management levels; providing technical and commercial advisory support
• Monitoring market developments from a customer and competitive perspective
• Preparation of forecasts, reports, and commercial decision-making bases for management; creation and delivery of internal and external presentations
• Development and implementation of account-specific strategies and growth plans; realization of departmental and company objectives
• Close collaboration and coordination with internal interfaces such as Engineering, Project Management, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure commercial and operational feasibility

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field, with 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in automotive sales
• Strong commercial acumen with in-depth experience in pricing, contract management, and financial KPIs
• Experience in challenging negotiations with global OEMs and direct OEM exposure within a Tier 1 / Tier 2 supplier environment
• High level of initiative and proactivity in identifying and driving business opportunities
• Strong ownership mindset with clear end-to-end responsibility and decisiveness
• Very high level of personal accountability and assertiveness, combined with a strong results- and execution-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills
• Confident performance in complex, matrix-organized corporate structures
• Business-fluent English and German, both written and spoken
• Solid understanding of OEM architectures and applications, ideally in the area of e-mobility connectivity
• Experience in managing complex RFQ processes and cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% with high on-site presence at the customer in Stuttgart or at TE locations

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What Te Connectivity Offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Unlimited contract opportunity
• Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
• Open and dynamic company culture
• Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
• Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
• Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE"

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