OEM-Focused Automotive NVH Components Business Development Manager
RemoteGermany
GermanyRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMedium
Job Summary
Develop localized sales strategies and budgets for NVH components targeting top German OEMs like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Track revenue and market share data to optimize sales channels and manage the full contract lifecycle from negotiation to compliance. Build and nurture high-value key account relationships while collaborating with internal teams to resolve technical issues and drive product innovation. Report regularly on performance metrics and market dynamics to the Overseas Sales Director. Requires native German fluency and 5+ years in automotive components sales.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of automotive components sales experience
- More than 3 years in regional sales management
- Germany automotive market focus
- Deep expertise in OEM procurement processes
- Expertise in supplier commercial negotiation frameworks
- Native-level fluency in German (written/spoken)
- Solid understanding of automotive body systems and NVH technologies
- Familiarity with sales standard development methodologies
- Familiarity with automotive components product lifecycle management
- Exceptional market development acumen
- Ability to identify opportunities, penetrate new accounts, and close high-value deals
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong PR skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to build trust with OEM decision-makers
- Proficiency in analyzing industry pain points
- Ability to uncover customer core needs
- Excellent skills in standardizing/streamlining work processes
- Fluent in English (written/spoken)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a Sales Manager at Germany Tier 1 automotive suppliers
- Proven track of collaborating with major OEMs (Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.)
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