Sales Account Manager – Automotive Industry - #2131946

Come Innovate Motion with Us

Are you ready to elevate your career with one of the most innovative and stable companies in the automotive industry? At Johnson Electric, we are not only shaping the future of mobility but also thriving in the current European and global markets. Our extensive product portfolio—including actuators, pumps, electric motors and many more—demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions across various applications.

We are currently seeking a Sales Account Manager in the Stuttgart area to join our team, taking over a key role working with major customers like Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with these strategic accounts, driving sales, and identifying new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Manage existing business with key customers and improve profitability
• Develop and grow turnover & market share by specific coordination for new business opportunities to meet strategic and tactical plans for profitable growth and market leadership in collaboration with Program, BDM, Engineering & Operations Managers
• Manage RFQ processes internally and with customers including by providing offer & feedback for growth, meeting booking targets
• Define and implement middle- and long-term strategies for the allocated applications and customers, ensuring profitable growth
• Carry out comprehensive and collaborative business planning for forecast & budget
• Ensure timely execution of contract reviews, price adjustments, and related processes
• Act as the voice of the customer across internal teams (Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, etc.)
• Stay informed about market trends and drive internal product development
  
  

Our requirements:

• Successfully completed master’s degree in relevant field with strong technical skills.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with German customers in the automotive industry.
• Experience with either Volkswagen, Audi or Porsche is preferred.
• Fluent or native German skills and additional fluency in English
• Highly organized and systematic approach to account management along with technical selling skills
• Ability to work well independently or within a global, multi-cultural team environment
• Strong selling, marketing and negotiating skills together with good Project Management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to frequent travel in Europe: mainly to customers in Germany (Stuttgart area) and different European Johnson Electric sites
  
  

What we offer:

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package, including company car, bonus
• Work-life balance: through core working hours, 30 days of vacation and many more
• The opportunity to develop your professional skills thanks to the wide range of products we manufacture and our global presence.
• Become a part of an international team. In Stuttgart, our sales staff, our engineering and quality team as well as the logistics team are characterized by an international team spirit, an open and familiar cooperation and a pleasant working atmosphere.
• In addition to our work, in Stuttgart, we are involved in local projects, supporting good causes meanwhile boosting the team spirit.
  
  

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.