CareerPlan

Business Development / Key Account Manager/in (m/w/d)

Villingen-Schwenningen, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-12

Core

Strategic development and execution of new customer acquisition measures aligned with growth targets and product roadmap for OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers in the automotive industry.

Role type

Senior Key Account Manager (Automotive)

Builds

Long-term agreements (LTAs), new programs, and sustained business for assigned key accounts in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and new mobility.

Domain

Automotive industry (OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic account planning, contract negotiation, market trend analysis, technical-commercial concept development, financial forecasting, APQP/PPAP/IATF 16949 knowledge, global program management

Preferred skills

Hunter mentality, technical understanding of automotive development processes, cross-selling/up-selling strategies

Technologies

APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, VDA standards

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify new business opportunities with OEMs and suppliers; negotiate contracts, prices, and terms; analyze customer forecasts and market trends; develop and implement annual account plans and multi-year growth strategies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC