Our client is a leading high-tech player in the automotive industry, specializing in the full lifecycle (R&D, design, manufacturing, sales) of automotive NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) components. Boasting strong technical expertise, proprietary innovations, and a proven track record in serving top-tier automotive clients, it is well-positioned for global market expansion, with a strategic focus on strengthening its footprint in international automotive supply chains.
As our client accelerates its global growth and aims to penetrate key European automotive markets, we are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager specializing in automotive NVH components. This role will lead the end-to-end expansion of our clients product portfolio into top Germany automotive OEMs (e.g., Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz), focusing on building long-term strategic partnerships and aligning local sales initiatives with global corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth in Germany.
A strategic role with autonomy to shape Germany NVH component market strategy.
Opportunities to collaborate with top - tier OEMs and drive impactful product innovation.
Competitive compensation and global career growth prospects.
Develop localized sales targets, strategies, and budgets aligned with global objectives, analyze local market trends, competitors, and customer needs to optimize sales tactics, product positioning, and pricing.
Sales Performance Management
Track, analyze sales data (revenue, market share, etc.), and propose data - driven improvements. Manage, optimize existing sales channels, and develop new ones to support business expansion.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle (negotiation, execution, compliance) to ensure alignment with local regulations, trade laws, and company policies.
Development and Relationship Management of New Automotive OEM Clients
Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience, with more than3 years in regional sales management (Germany automotive market focus preferred), deep expertise in OEM procurement processes and supplier commercial negotiation frameworks.
Experience as a Sales Manager at Germany Tier 1 automotive suppliers, with a proven track of collaborating with major OEMs (Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.).
Solid understanding of automotive body systems and NVH technologies
Familiarity with sales standard development methodologies and automotive components product lifecycle management.
strong stakeholder management, PR, and negotiation skills to build trust with OEM decision - makers.
Native - level fluency in German (written/spoken) mandatory.
Fluent in English (written/spoken) preferred.