Account Manager, German OEMs
Aptiv
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Stuttgart • Germany
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About the role
- Serve as the main commercial point of contact for assigned German OEM
- Lead RFQs from initial request to final quotation submission
- Coordinate cross-functional input (engineering, costing, manufacturing, logistics)
- Manage all commercial aspects of engineering changes, including customer communication, quotation, approval tracking, and implementation support
- Negotiate long‑term agreements (LTAs), annual price reviews, raw material indexation with the customer
- Sensitive to market changes/intelligence, make sure the potential opportunity gets identified and communicated with the team
- Regular customer visits; maintain good customer relationship
- Drive customer growth strategies to increase market share and profitability
Requirements
- Bachelor degree and/or Masters degree in Technology or Business (or similar)
- 2+ years above working experience in Wiring Harness industry
- Sales experience working with German OEMs preferred
- Self-motivated, target/result driven
- Understand/experience with the quotation logic of different customers
- Finance knowledge
- Good communication/negotiation skills
- Fluent German (speaking and writing)
- Fluent English (speaking and writing)
Benefits
- flexible work environment
- Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
- Recognition for innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities to give back to the community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
quotation logicfinance knowledgeengineering changes managementcustomer communicationnegotiation skills
Soft Skills
self-motivatedtarget drivengood communicationrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor degreeMasters degree