Account Manager (m/f/d) - Volkswagen
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TE Connectivity seeks an Account Manager (m/f/d) for Volkswagen, onsite in Bensheim with remote near client or TE sites. The role owns account management focused on profitable revenue growth, early project engagement, and TE as the preferred OEM supplier. You will strengthen relationships, manage projects to scope and quality, review contracts with Legal, drive P&L discussions and pricing, and identify growth opportunities including new programs. Requirements include 5+ years automotive commercial roles, technical understanding, fluent German and English, a bachelor degree with a master preferred, solid negotiation and presentation skills, and excellent stakeholder communication; German OEM experience is a plus. Tips: tailor your CV with profitability improvements, contract wins, and explicit Volkswagen collaboration.
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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