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Key Account Manager, OE Sales
Location
Germany
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Key Account Manager, OE Sales
Bridgestone EMEA
• Manage and develop relationships with the German OE account across all levels (purchasing, quality, supply chain, marketing, and executive management). • Lead quotation processes, price negotiations, and product presentations for OE customers. • Coordinate all information related to ongoing and new projects between internal and external stakeholders. • Ensure achievement of budget targets, product availability, and customer service levels, including corrective actions when needed. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to support strategic decision-making. • Deliver accurate monthly reporting on sales, forecasts, and market share performance. • Drive effective communication and information flow across all involved internal teams and global counterparts. • Identify new business opportunities and inform management for further evaluation and action. • Analyze vehicle/platform programs and anticipate future customer needs, including sustainability and technology trends (e.g., RFID). • Act as European coordination lead for global account activities, ensuring alignment across regions and maximizing OE end-to-end business opportunities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
- Several years of professional experience in a comparable role within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience in Original Equipment (OE) business is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of automotive industry dynamics, OE processes, and market environment.
- Solid skills in account management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Good knowledge of supply chain, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional coordination.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). German is considered a strong advantage.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- High level of self-management and organizational skills.
- Results-driven with a goal-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently.
Benefits
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
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