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Key Account Manager (f/m/d)

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Aptiv

Key Account Manager (f/m/d)

Wuppertal, Germany

Join our Innovative Team

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Want to join us?

The Key Account Manager will drive profitable growth for Aptiv Connection System at the assigned account. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong relationships while hunting for new business opportunities. The person will develop and execute account strategies aligned with the CS EMEA Sales Strategies. This position reports to the Sales Manager Harness Tiers EMEA.

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Your Role

  • Drive growth and profitability strategies at the accounts in responsibility.
  • Actively pursue opportunities of market share increase at customer.
  • Enable to obtain and close package proposals with accounts.
  • Maximize Customer intimacy at all Departments: Purchasing, Engineering, etc.
  • Lead the Voice of the Customer at Aptiv.
  • Supervise quote process and Sales Assistants under responsibility.
  • Manage all commercial aspects such as sales forecast, pricing, customer approvals for new products, SOP support and cash collection in coordination with internal functions.
  • Support products in production: understand and facilitate quality resolution, service, price profit, technology, responsiveness, and performance issues.
  • Support the department's sales forecast and business plan
  • Work with worldwide Engineering team; communicate technical requirements and trends back to the division and Aptiv technical centers.
  • Survey the market trend to anticipate customer request. Contribute to new technologies proposal and support Engineering team in front of the customer to develop the portfolio product.

Your Background

  • Engineering/Technical Background.
  • Sales experience in technical products, better in automotive market.
  • Fluent German & English
  • Strong communication skills, enabling a good and deep customer relationship.

Aptiv Benefits:

  • Our working style: flexible work environment
  • Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
  • Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence.
  • Opportunities to give back to the community

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): 42 Wuppertal, Germany
Job ID: Aptiv-J000671940
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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