Continental
Manufacturing
Keyaccountmanager
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“Key account manager at Continental. Skills: Key account management, Sales, Business development, Negotiation. Manage acquisition process. Manage quotation process”
What You'll Achieve.
Revenue generation; Profitable growth; Critical task management
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving approach
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 10+ years experience, Experience in rail industry, Experience in automotive supplier, Experience in Off-Highway industry, Excellent spoken and written English, Negotiation skills, Closing skills
Nice to Have
Added value & Solution oriented, Assertive team player, Customer orientation & ownership mindset, Results-driven & problem-solving approach, Intercultural competence & team spirit, Adaptability & eagerness to learn
What You'll Do.
Manage acquisition process
Manage quotation process
Lead price negotiations
Lead contract negotiations
Lead claim negotiations
Develop customer-specific strategies
Develop product offerings
Conduct market analysis
Conduct competitor analysis
Build customer relationships
Maintain customer relationships
Support internal reporting
Support external reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate colleagues from various functions
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Connect with people
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. The Key Account Manager holds the overall responsibility for the management and extension of business relations with key customers and partners from our target industries. This role drives the business across all product lines of CT IEMEA. The position holder develops and tracks the business strategy for the target customers and defines appropriate measures for the successful execution, while coordinating colleagues from various functions to execute the relevant projects in a highly complex setting. This position respresents the internal and external interface on the commercial and technical side between CT IEMEA and the assigned customers. It represents the voice of the customer within CT IEMEA, while taking an active role which is focused on revenue generation, profitable growth and critical task managment. Due to the market specific conditions, key account management skills, project management skills and market understanding are needed. Key responsiblities: - Manage the entire acquisition and quotation process - Lead price, contract, and claim negotiations -
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