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Key Account Manager – Automotive
OPENLANE Europe. Drive business growth by acquiring new customers and nurturing existing relationships .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on customer acquisition and relationship management in the automotive industry. Proficient in developing tailored solutions and maintaining a results-oriented approach while effectively monitoring market trends.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales ExperienceAutomotive Market KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsFluent German
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Customer AcquisitionPortfolio ManagementData CollectionMarket AnalysisReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Customer-Oriented ApproachIndependent Working StyleInitiativeProfessional AppearanceWillingness to Travel
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryAutomotive RetailManufacturingLeasingAuction Platforms
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive business growth by acquiring new customers and nurturing existing relationships
- Acquire and onboard new partners
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Exceed sales targets while providing excellent customer service
- Acquire new customers
- Build and manage your own customer portfolio
- Take over and manage an existing customer portfolio
- Develop customer-specific solutions in close coordination with business and sales management
- Oversee the entire sales process for new and existing customers
- Assume responsibility for results
- Maintain business contacts
- Collect and enter data
- Prepare analyses and reports
- Proactively increase brand awareness
- Independently monitor the market and competition
- Attend trade shows and events
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed vocational training or equivalent qualification
- Several years of experience in the automotive industry preferred, ideally in automotive retail, manufacturing, leasing, or auction platforms
- Strong knowledge of the automotive market
- Previous sales experience
- Enjoy working with customers
- Strong negotiation skills
- Willingness to embrace change and demonstrate initiative
- Results-, customer-, and supplier-oriented approach to work
- Independent and solution-oriented working style
- Professional appearance
- Willingness to travel and work in the field, including attending trade shows
- Fluent German
- Basic knowledge of English
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus plan
- Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international, and innovative environment
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Comprehensive benefits package, depending on the country of employment