Sales Openings – Account Manager/Sales Manager
Location: Bonn Holzlar, Work time: Fulltime, Contract: Unlimited
Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier,
we navigate and accelerate throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion
by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel
systems for light vehicles - including hybrid vehicle applications - Kautex is expanding our portfolio
to offer smart products. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle
applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions
for the era of new mobility. We also know that sustainability is not just a word for us – because our
planet isn’t better unless we can be better.
We offer an international, family-friendly, and diverse work environment in which you can help
shape the mobility of tomorrow, with some positions offering flexibility in some remote work.
Additionally, we have great career development opportunities in the field of new mobility with
interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings.
In a sales position At Kautex:
What awaits you:
• Claim Management
• Accountability for all commercial data in our Kautex systems
• Ability to understand and analyze commercial data and to coordinate the quotation process
per Kautex standard
• Provide the customer with the necessary information in an efficient and professional manner
• Adapt to changes, quickly translate changes into opportunities
• Manage conflicting requirements of customer needs vs internal needs, develop creative
solutions that meet both customer and internal needs
• Build and maintain the personal relationships, understand the customer needs between the
lines and see creative opportunities to win and develop new business
• Know Customer decision makers, influencers, systems, processes, trends and so on
• Know the competition, segment trends, dynamics and shares
• Customer negotiation and customer escalation & Preparation of customer quotations and
presentations in accordance to Kautex standard
• Control and ensure a smooth and quick follow up of following financial topics in accordance
to the approved business case (QAR/CAR) e.g. on time offer/order tracking/invoicing, on time
update and margin improvement of piece prices & on time tracking of overdue invoices,
strong financial control and improvement of project results
Your profile
What you'll need to succeed:
• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable
education is required
• Minimum 3 years experience in international automotive industry
• Good comprehension for finance and sales procedures and their feasibility
• Excellent Business English and German language skills are necessary
• Strong will to learn constantly to develop personal skills
• Deep understanding of commercial data and strategic planning
• Action oriented
• Self Development/Learning on the Fly
• Team oriented
• Customer Focus/Business Acumen
• Compassion
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive for results
Benefits
What we offer:
• International and diverse work environment in which you can help shape the mobility of
tomorrow
• Great career development opportunities in the field of new mobility with interesting and
challenging projects
• Outstanding team spirit
• Flexible concepts for mobile working
• A variety of personal and professional trainings
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Vera Lang, Manager HR, by
email Vera.Lang@kautex.com .
