Manager Market Management (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Market Management professional eager to drive the commercial success of smart Europe across key markets by connecting European strategy with local market execution. We are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on sales team member who can combine strategic thinking with execution, not a technocrat, but someone who drives results through collaboration, ownership, and commercial instinct.

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of smart Europe’s overall sales targets by steering the commercial performance of the assigned market cluster and ensuring alignment with European sales objectives
• Act as the central interface between smart Europe and the assigned markets, ensuring alignment on sales priorities, operational execution and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the main point of contact for our General Distributor partners and represent smart in the markets.
• Monitor key sales performance indicators and support markets in identifying opportunities to improve sales performance and margin development. As part of it, regular forecast and planning activities are key
• Support the implementation of market-specific sales strategies and ensure that commercial initiatives, campaigns and market activities are effectively executed in alignment with European objectives
• Take responsibility for the price setting and volume steering and profitability of the General Distributors business
• Act as a first escalation point for market-related commercial topics and coordinate with relevant functions to resolve issues efficiently
• Work closely with departments such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Product Management to ensure smooth execution of market activities
• Combine a hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong commercial judgment to solve challenges quickly and effectively

What you bring along

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a comparable field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, sales operations, market/region management or a comparable commercial role, preferably within the automotive industry
• Experience working with European markets, ideally within structures involving legal entities and agent networks

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data, performance indicators and market developments to derive actionable insights
• Experience in sales planning, forecasting and performance management
• Understanding of European automotive markets and sales channel dynamics
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to structure complex information and translate it into clear business recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German, Chinese, or other languages are a plus)

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• A pragmatic, sales-driven mindset with a hands-on mentality, someone who executes, collaborates and makes things happen
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across markets and headquarters
• Structured and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on execution and results

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.

We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.

We empower you to have ownership over work!