Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies
About us:
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.
Exide Technologies’ Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer’s top brands.
About the job:
For our growing Automotive division in Büdingen (near Frankfurt am Main) at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Field Sales Representative / Promoter (m/f/x) Automotive.
Join our international sales team from Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hamburg, München or Stuttgart.
What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?
* You work to promote your company’s products and services. You seek out new customers and business opportunities searching for prospects, participating in trade fairs, leveraging your network.
* You present company’s products and services through in-person meetings, product demonstration and trainings.
* You participate in negotiations about contractual terms to ensure both parties are satisfied.
* You are responsible for maintaining long-term relationships with customers, assess customer satisfaction and provide ongoing support. You understand customer needs, build trusted relationships, address concerns and propose solutions.
* You act as brand ambassador at customer and industry fairs, engage in production of training materials and SM content, contribute to company’s visibility and brand awareness at different trade levels
* You look after and support the account managers in customer care
* You work to achieve business goals, adhering to company’s sales strategy and contribute to revenue growth
* You continuously monitor and analyse the market
* You provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients as needed
What we ask for:
* Collaborative and creative personality with positive attitude, active learner with high level of self-motivation, excellent team player, critical thinker, open minded and adaptable to change.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
* Active listening, perseverance and resilience
* Technical affinity in automotive sector
* Curiosity, ability to collect, evaluate and present market insights
* Understanding of the market & customer’s needs at different trade levels
* Strong in time management, able to prioritize tasks effectively
* Solid experience with MS Office, affinity to digital tools
* Willingness to travel in the region and work at industry events, sometimes at weekends.
* Very good German and English (written and spoken)
What we offer:
We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:
* Permanent contract
* Fixed and variable competitive compensation
* Working from Home Office
* Annual holidays: 30 days
* Car leasing.
* Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognise your performance and potential.
* Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities.
* Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
* Contribute to innovative projects
* A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.
Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.
Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!
Our energy: It’s you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.
Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.
Exide Technologies – Energizing a new world