Sales Manager Automotive (w/m/d)

Swarovski is seeking a highly motivated Sales Manager Automotive to join our B2B business. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with premium and luxury automotive manufacturers, driving strategic sales initiatives, and leading complex global projects. You will operate at the intersection of sales, engineering, and innovation, acting as a trusted partner to key clients while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across functions. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Driving and ensuring long-term sales business relationships with premium and luxury automotive manufacturers, including identifying and analyzing market trends and customer needs within the luxury automotive industry.
• Building and nurturing relationships at the highest management levels with key clients, including regular meetings with top decision-makers
• Leading acquisition and execution of large projects including monitoring project budgets, schedules, and adherence to high-quality standards.
• Creating accurate sales forecasts and budgets for the area of responsibility, and monitoring sales performance against defined department objectives.
• Ensuring pricing strategy and managing complex negotiations for high-volume contracts with customers and partners.
• Coordinating contract negotiations with legal departments and other relevant interfaces of the negotiating parties.

About You

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• University degree/Education, preferably in Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Quality Management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sales management and Key Account Management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• In-depth understanding of B2B sales processes and Automotive Core Tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, 8D)
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in high-level negotiations.