SALES MANAGER Automotive (Relocation to Madrid - Spain)
About us
Our client is a fast-growing textile and leather manufacturing partner with operations in Europe Turkey and Morocco. Our client specializes in product development sourcing procurement and logistics. As part of its expansion the client is opening a new commercial hub in Madrid to strengthen its global operations.
1. MISSION
Reporting to the Commercial and Operations Director in Madrid leading the different Factory Account Managers based in Morocco and Turkey and working daily with Engineering Planning and Quality Departments the Sales Manager will have the mission of developing the current existing customers (OEM & Tier 1 automotive accounts) and expand the market winning new customers always aligning customer engineering needs with the companys factories capability and following a quality based execution from RFQ to SOP.
2. FUNCTIONAL CONTENT
The Sales Manager will be responsible for :
* Business development : identify open and develop OEM / Tier 1 prospects managing the full cycle of the process from mapping the market until the closing of the contract.
* RFQs & Quotations : build prices from BOM (bill of materials) operations overhead and logistics; present value options and tradeoffs protecting target margins.
* Contracts / Frameworks : negotiate volume pricing models service levels penalties and change controls.
* Engineering interfaces : steer samples DFM feedback design changes and validation gates; coordinate with plant engineering and quality deparments.
* Capacity & delivery model : align demand variability with plant capability; propose warehouse / stocking strategies in EU.
* Stakeholder leadership : set cadence and priorities for Account Managers and cross functional squads; drive actions to timeliness and margins.
* Market Intelligence : track competitor moves price trends and material innovations; feed insights to road map.
3. JOB PROFILE
* Bachelors degree (BA Economics or similar).
* 5 years in international business sales in automotive components / performance materials.
* Tier 1 automotive supplier background with direct OEM / Tier 1 customer ownership.
* Automotive process literacy : RFQ sourcing panels program gates APQP / PPAP basic; awareness of IATF 16949 requirements.
* German language : native / fluent C1 / C2. English & Spanish desirable.
* ERP / CRM proficiency; advance level in Excel / Google sheets.
* Leadership experience managing / mentoring account / service teams across countries.
* Numbers-first mindset : exceptional numeracy; builds cost models and scenario analysis and clearly defends cost / price / profit.
* Engineering savvy : reads drawings / specs understands tolerances and manufacturability comfortable on plant floor and in technical reviews.
* Willing to relocate to Spain.
* Proactive approach (Entrepreneurial)
* Client oriented
* Results oriented
* Innovative and solutions-oriented mindset
* Strategic vision
* Open to travel 30% across Germany / Hungary.
4. OUR OFFER
* Competitive salary : fix incentives
* Benefits package(flexible compensation plan including health insurance transport card meal card childcare support and training)
* Relocation package
* Permanent contract
* Continuous training and professional development opportunities within the company
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Sales Experience,Mechanic Experience,Customer Service,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Management Experience,Upselling,Auto Service Management,Automotive Repair,Computer Literacy,Leadership Experience,Automotive Service
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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