Ref: KA46877

Key Account Manager - Automotive Electronics

Sector Sales/Business Development
Type Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project
Location Netherlands - Amsterdam
Salary (Annual) €60,000 - 90,000 / Year
Benefits transportation fee, company car (optional), and other benefits
A Japanese manufacturer in Almere is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive business growth, develop client relationships, and manage relationships with existing clients.
The role requires strong commercial skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work in an international environment. The role requires you to have frequent business trips within Europe, approximately once a week. The company may consider sponsoring visas for especially well-suited candidates.
Ref: KA46877

TYPE: 1 year contract, but the aim is long-term employment
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 (30 minutes lunch break)
SALARY: €60k - €90k (including the holiday allowance) depending on experience + Performance-based bonus maximum 10%
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Almere (Hybrid, WFH 3 days a week possible after the training)
BENEFITS: transportation fee, company car (optional), and other benefits


Key Account Manager - Automotive Electronics Main Responsibilities:
Business Development: Actively identify, pursue, and secure new key accounts while expanding business with existing clients across Europe.
Project Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer projects, leading them from the initial stages to the start of mass production by collaborating with our global teams.
Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate deep relationships with key accounts and prospects to uncover new opportunities for both horizontal and vertical business expansion.
Market Presence: Travel frequently (25-35%) to meet with customers and prospects, promoting our cutting-edge products and services.
Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales budgets, monitor your progress, and build a healthy project pipeline to ensure sustainable long-term growth.
Negotiation: Conduct annual negotiations on pricing and business conditions.
Global Collaboration: Work closely with overseas affiliates, providing periodic reports and addressing a variety of cross-functional issues.

Key Account Manager - Automotive Electronics Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a sales or business development role, preferably in manufacturing or B2B sales
Electronics, mechanical engineering, or a similar technical field is beneficial
A proactive, results-driven individual (hunter mentality) with a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a multicultural environment
Fluent in English (Japanese, German and other European language is a plus)
Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, or a related field
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Ability to develop long-term relationships with clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM systems
Goal-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
Updated: 40 days ago
Ref: KA46877