About our client

For our client, a worldwide auto parts supplier from China (Top 100 global OEM parts supplier), which is specialized in design, manufacturing and sales of exterior auto parts, we are looking for a Key Account Manager BU Volkswagen-Group (full-time position).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Handling of incoming requests
• Checking the request documents and allocating tasks internally to the calculation team
• Clarifying the technical details and open topics with the "Technical Development" department at the customer
• Creating requests and discuss options with potential equipment suppliers
• Preparing the necessary documentation to issue orders, handover to customers and inputting in the customer systems (B2B)
• Introducing the concepts and offer prerequisites to the customer
• Conducting price negotiations
• Checking the contract documents
• Transferring to the internal project team and tracking of the first steps of the project team after being awarded
• Set-up of customer CBD together with cost estimator

Current projects:

• Manage engineering change requests
• Creating the invoices including all amendments
• Tracking of incoming payments or outstanding claims, considering amendments and cost evaluation Supervising the project management with regard to control of cash flows and logistics processes Supporting the project team on critical issues and, if necessary, conducting / initiating escalation meetings

General:

• Worldwide administrator for VW-own system (B2B) for ten  locations currently Maintenance of the user
• Allocating the roles according to the projects

Qualifications and knowledge:

• Completed vocational training or studies in the technical or commercial area, University degree in business administration and/or mechanical engineering preferred
• Good knowledge of auto exterieur / metal preferred
• Minimum of three years professional experience in the sales department of an automotive supplier (first tier would be a plus)
• Knowledge in sales of technical products requiring explanation or customized solutions
• Profound technical understanding
• Able to understand complex situations, not to lose focus and prioritize target-oriented
• Able to work in teams, determined, cooperative and with a solid adherence to delivery dates
• Independent and strategic working style, solution-oriented thinking
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills, in particular on intercultural level
• German and English skills, fluent in spoken and written (Spanish would be a plus)
• Hands-on mentality
• Willing to travel

What could be offered

• Employees in international projects with highly motivated and performance-oriented teams
• Exciting customers in the premium segment
• Independent and responsible work
• Various company events.