Junior Key Account Manager

Requirements

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable commercial/technical education Initial professional experience in sales or customer service, ideally in the B2B sector or in the automotive sector
• High affinity for technical products and the ability to present complex solutions in an understandable way
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness as well as negotiating skills
• Customer orientation and enjoyment of dealing with people
• Initiative and independent working style
• High goal and completion orientation and will to succeed
• Team player with the ability to work across departments
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• High willingness to travel to provide intensive support to our customers at home and abroad

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Supporting the sales team in acquiring new customers, identifying new business opportunities and looking after existing customers. Independently carrying out market and competitive analyses to identify new business opportunities in coordination with the marketing and sales teams.
• Preparing and carrying out product presentations and attending trade fairs and events.
• Supporting the sales team in preparing offers and processing orders and in close coordination with all departments involved, such as product management and technical departments.
• Project management: You coordinate internal processes and support the development of customer-specific solutions.
• Maintaining and expanding long-term customer relationships and negotiating contract terms.

Core Benefits

1) Innovative products and industry: We are a leading supplier of high-performance data acquisition systems that are critical to the development of technologies such as autonomous driving and driver assistance systems. You sell products in one of the most exciting and innovative areas of the automotive industry. 

2) Growth and development opportunities: We are a growing company with significant opportunities for personal and professional development. The Junior Key Account Manager will have the opportunity to develop their sales skills in a high-tech industry and to advance within the company.

3) We offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment with an open company culture, flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.

4) Flexible working hours and the opportunity to travel internationally.

5) We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health and pension benefits and 30 days of vacation.

Required Experience

At least 1-2 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Hiring Process

1) Application via talent partner 

2) First interview: Conducted remotely via MS Teams and focuses on cultural fit, interest in our org and basic qualifications.

3) Second interview: Personal interviews at our headquarters in Karlsruhe with the team leader and management.