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JOB ID 27569
Sales Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Aichi
- ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
A German-based automotive component manufacturer and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers.
As a manufacturer of components and systems for combustion engines and their peripherals, the company is one of the world's three largest system suppliers in the areas of engine systems and components, filtration and engine peripherals, thermal management, electronics and mechatronics, and the aftermarket.
This German mega-supplier is looking for a sales representative to work as a sales representative for Honda.
Product knowledge is not required as it depends on the organization to which you are assigned. You will be able to assign products that match your experience from a variety of product modules, such as filters and thermal products.
We are looking for a wide range of candidates for this position, including those who have been exposed to technology but would like to try sales activities,
including those who have experience in automotive sales.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- 1. Strategy
Support the definition and implementation of a medium and long term key account sales strategy, taking
into consideration the specific needs of the customer. Support establishing the current, medium and
long term plans and follow the objectives set by the Director, Sales / Key Account Manager. Develop
and direct worldwide / global sales activities together with the customer for the defined product range
and customer group in order to maximize profitable growth of the market share at the customer.
2. Budget
Set up and review budgets in line with key account budget / regional management, compare acivities
and results with previously established budgets and take appropriate corrective measures in case of
deviations.
3. Acquisition of new projects
Pursue new business opportunities by collecting information in early stage of the sourcing activities;
generate profitable sales opportunities fort he dedicated product range, research on sales feasibility of
MAHLE products for customer and define target product portfolio according to customer’s need. Define
and agree target price based on the minimum sales price calcuated by the Bus in line with key account
strategy. Supervise the acquisition process as outlined in MAHLE’s product development process.
4. Sales processes and communication, Project management & Application engineering
Responsibility of setting the prices and coordinating the global / regional pricing fort he defined product
range in agreement with the company’s poicy; negotiation and conclusions of contracts with the
customer; communicate, give guidance and authorization to team members to carry out major plans and
procedures, consistent with established policies; keep close contact and excellent collaboration with the
Bus and mutually address the challenges coming from the market and PDP-projects. Participate in PAC
& PRC. Act as Project Manager for PDP-projects with “normal complexity“ if required.
5. Market observation
Define market demand and potential as well as technical trend and competitors analysis. Forward the
information internally tot he Bus and related departments.
6. Customer relationship management
Establish long term relationship to the customer and strengthen contract network within different
customer’s organization levels and functions in ordert o be considered a strategic supplier of high
technical competency and commercial competitiveness
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7. Customer complaints and Customer satisfaction
Ensure the processing of customer complaints based on quality standards of MAHLE. Constantly
monitor customer satisfaction, analyze the results as well define and ensure implementation of
measurements and actions fort he continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.
8. Leadership management
Select, lead, motivate and develop subordinates regarding the company’s leadership principles and in
line with key account strategy.
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- Requirements
- ⚫ University Bachelor Degree or above
⚫ Worked in automotive industry, sales to OEM experience are mandatory
⚫ Worked in global environment is a big PLUS
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- Preferred
- ⚫ Fluent Japanese and English language skills
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- Location
- Aichi
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Make use of languages
- Attractive
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