About our client

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

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for related account management (VW) for business development, customer management and information management
• Handling of incoming RFQs and 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 Cost break down together with cost estimator
• Manage engineering change requests with local and overseas teams
• Attending of customer project reviews and representation of sales team
• Supervising the ordering system
• 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 and support of 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
• 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
• 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 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
• Integral intercultural understanding
• Native or near native German Speaker (C1-C2) with fluent English skills both spoken and written
• Hands-on mentality & willingness to travel internationally

What could be offered:

• Participation in international projects with highly motivated and performance-oriented teams
• Exciting customers in the premium segment
• Pleasant working atmosphere
• Independent and autonomous work
• Various company events, ‘Betriebliche Altersvorsorge’ & Corporate Benefits
• Continuous development opportunities through internal and external training measures
• Flexible working hours and an attractive salary