Business Development Manager and Key Account with Focus Western Europe

For more than a century, we have been shaping prog­ress in our pro­duct sector as a technology leader – whether it's star­ter motors, gene­rators, start/stop systems or mild hybridi­zation. Inno­vation, develop­ment exper­tise and the highest quali­ty stan­dards make us a reliable part­ner for auto­motive manu­facturers – at 14 locations world­wide. Our pro­ducts are not only effi­cient and durable, but also provide high func­tional flexi­bility and the right answers for glo­bal pro­duct platforms and more stringent CO2 require­ments.

Business Development Manager and Key Account (m/f/d) with a focus on Western Europe

Join us in shaping the future of mobility. And your own.

SEG Automotive combines the strength of a global player with the short decision-making paths and culture of a medium-sized company. We offer you a fulfilling, challenging and future-proof job: With us, you can make a contribution to society while also enjoying a wide range of opportunities for personal and international development. Become part of our intercultural team of over 6,000 employees in 14 countries. This is how you can make an impact – on the automotive industry and your own career.

What are your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager?

Developing solid relationships with key and new customers with a focus on Western European countries

Developing new markets and customers and expanding long-term business relation­ships with existing partners

Independent acquisition and support of key customers as well as international trading groups (ITG) and corresponding with customers in Western European countries

Growing your business and contributing to the company's development and success

Implementing pricing strategies in relation to sales and EBIT targets as well as monitoring and planning customer sales and fore­casts

Enjoy networking in the IAM and have a passion for new technologies, communicating and collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Logistics to meet customer needs

Negotiate contracts with key and new customers to meet the long-term goals of each customer and the company

Participate in internal reviews with clear, structured reporting in the organization line

What do you bring as a Business Development Manager for us?

Completed commercial training or a degree in business administration

Several years of successful experience in the independent aftermarket in Europe (sales, key account management or business development)

Excellent network in the independent aftermarket (national / international)

High motivation and number orientation, quick comprehension, assertiveness, determination and diligence

Strong communication skills and a convincing manner – you meet the customer at eye level

Initiative, determination and an entrepreneurial way of thinking and working

Strong negotiating skills with a good overview and a willing­ness to take calculable risks

Correct handling of direct reporting lines and the matrix organization

Entrepreneurial and business-minded thinking and acting as well as a strong creative drive

Good written and spoken German and English, rhetorical skills and presentation confidence in German and English

Willingness to travel in Europe and participate in inter­national events and customer trade fairs

What can SEG Automotive offer you?

Innovation, creative freedom and responsibility can be lived with us. This is supported by attractive additional benefits, such as:

Flexible working hours with flexitime and remote / hybrid working

30 vacation days

Promotion of private continuing education (Learning hub@SEG)

Ergonomic workplaces

Regular events (barbecue, family day etc.)

INSITE Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidized food in the canteen, free parking garage

Sustainable, environmentally conscious location

Further advantages of the collective agreement for the metal and electrical industry

Flat hierarchy (townhall meetings, direct rounds with the CEO and question and answer sessions)

Talent development with the SEG potential hub

Contact

SEG Automotive Germany GmbH | Lotterbergstraße 30 | 70499 Stuttgart | Germany | www.seg-automotive.com

Mr. / Herr Axel Gemmert HR Business Partner

axel.gemmert@seg-automotive.com

Apply online www.seg-automotive.com