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). 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
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
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
Contact info@yida-business.com