Steel Sales Account Manager - Automotive

## Steel Sales Account Manager - Automotive Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen. If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow. At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you. Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life. ## Responsibilities - Relationship management and contact map management of existing customers and leading the onboarding and ramp-up process for a group of customers - Prepare implementation plans with the assigned accounts for Europe and act as interface across functions ensuring a robust implementation - Set up and implement performance reviews internally & externally and implement any necessary interventions for the assigned accounts - Create opportunities to grow the volume and profitability of the accounts ie. by extending the scope, geography, product offer, etc. - Set up and manage regular Customer Account Meetings with relevant internal functions, marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, etc. - Set up a Customer governance structure per account including regular performance meetings with the assigned accounts tracking performance and operational kpi’s and making agreed interventions. Ensure account plans are regularly updated - Build a strong sales funnel of prospective customers who value CO2-free steel and are leaders of sustainability in their respective marketplaces - Manage pre-sale negotiations and expectations both internally and externally - Lead the drafting of contracts with the support of the legal team - Assist the qualification processes, together with operations and technical service - Actively engage in market intelligence regarding supply, demand, and pricing trends - Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts of sales plans for the assigned market as required - This position will require extensive travel - Multi-task in a fast-paced environment with keen problem solving and creative thinking ## Requirements - Enthusiastic drive to transform the steel industry into a more sustainable business - Minimum Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering related field - Experience in managing regional/transnational key accounts, negotiating long term contracts. Steel experience and/or Automotive OEM experience preferred - Ability to operate at a mid-senior level within customer organisations and manage stakeholders effectively - Ability to think strategically and ability to translate into opportunities and solutions for mutual benefit with the accounts - Fluency in English is required, ideally proficient in additional languages as well - High degree of professional ethics and integrity, with sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information - Self-driven with proven results ## Nice to Have - None specified ## Benefits - Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.