Key Account Manager

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Location: Stuttgart

About the Client and Rol

• eOur client, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, is looking for a Key Account Manager to support and develop one of their key OEM customer accounts in Germany
• .This position will focus on managing the customer relationship, driving commercial growth, and acting as the main interface between the customer and internal teams. The role requires someone with strong automotive sales or account management experience, ideally within Tier 1 components, who can operate effectively in an international environment

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Responsibiliti

• esManage and develop the key OEM customer account, acting as the main commercial interface between the customer and the busines
• s.Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders across purchasing, engineering, project management, quality, and senior leadershi
• p.Drive customer strategy, account planning, and long-term business development activitie
• s.Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of existing product lines within the customer accoun
• t.Lead commercial discussions, including pricing, RFQs, contract negotiations, change management, and customer agreement
• s.Work closely with internal teams across engineering, project management, quality, operations, logistics, and finance to ensure customer expectations are me
• t.Coordinate customer requirements internally and ensure clear communication between the customer and the company’s technical and operational team
• s.Monitor account performance, customer satisfaction, market trends, and competitor activit
• y.Support the successful launch of new projects and ensure alignment between customer needs and internal deliver
• y.Prepare regular sales forecasts, business updates, and account reports for senior managemen
• t.Represent the company professionally in customer meetings, negotiations, and strategic review
• s.Travel to customer sites and internal company locations as require

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Skills and Qualificati

• ons5–10 years of experience in automotive sales, key account management, business development, or commercial project manageme
• nt.Strong experience working with OEM customers, ideally BMW Group, VW Group, or other major German automotive manufacture
• rs.Experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment is strongly preferr
• ed.Background in HVAC, thermal systems, interiors, electronics, battery systems, or other automotive component areas would be advantageo
• us.Strong commercial understanding, including RFQs, pricing, contract negotiations, change management, and customer strate
• gy.Ability to manage complex customer relationships and build credibility with senior stakeholde
• rs.Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skil
• ls.Able to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environme
• nt.Fluent German and English are requir
• ed.Chinese Mandarin fluency is preferr
• ed.Willingness to travel when requir

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