Account Manager (m/f/d) - Volkswagen

Job Overview

The Account Manager (m/f/d) - Volkswagen is responsible for end-to-end account ownership with a strong focus on profitable revenue growth, early project engagement, and strategic positioning of TE as a preferred supplier at the OEM.

This position can be based remotely near one of the client or TE´s sites. 

Job Requirements

• Strength customer relationship by driving regular interactions with Technical and Commerical teams internally and externally


• Manage and execute won business projects to ensure adherance to customer commitment- timeline, cost and quality


• Serve as the lead Account Manager for the region, accountable for profitable revenue growth, identification of new business opportunities, and sustained customer satisfaction


• Assess and pursue new business opportunities; manage and launch new product programs/streams; and initiate projects proactively at an early stage


• Review customer contracts and coordinate alignment with the Legal department


• Lead change management activities and demonstrate strong financial acumen in commercial discussions, including P&L reviews and customer contract reviews/updates


• Identify application areas where TE does not hold a leading position and define account ownership and product requirements accordingly (Grow over Market and Competition Replacement)


• Own the preparation of financial justifications, presentations, and quotations, and lead negotiations for specific projects and pricing for existing business, with a strong focus on profitability and timely closure of customer agreements

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; a Master’s degree is an advantage


• Minimum 5+ years of commercial experience in the Automotive Industry


• Technical understanding of Products/ Manufacturing process


• Strong negotiation & presentation skills


• Fluency in German and English


• Prior customer-facing experience with a German OEM is a plus


• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Competencies