Major Account Manager (Tier 1 Automotive, Engineering and R&D Services)
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p>Are you a seasoned automotive sales professional with deep roots in the German market? Our client is looking for a strategic Account Manager to own and grow their flagship automotive relationship in Germany.</p><p><br/></p><p>The client is a global leader in Engineering & R&D services, holding engineering partnerships with 53 of the Global Top 100 ER&D spenders. In automotive, they've spent two decades building products for leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers as the industry navigates electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and new mobility models.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior, client-facing position at the heart of their automotive growth strategy in Germany.</p><p><br/></p><p>You'll manage and expand a strategic/Tier 1 account, drive new business development, and position them as the engineering partner of choice, navigating next-generation product development.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and growing a major German automotive account</li><li>Building deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders</li><li>Developing and executing account growth and sales strategies</li><li>Driving revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and deal closure</li><li>Expanding the ER&D services footprint</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>15+ years in automotive sales or account management</li><li>Proven track record selling ER&D or engineering services</li><li>Experience handling large OEM or Tier 1 accounts at a senior level</li><li>Strong understanding of the German automotive ecosystem</li><li>Based in Germany (Munich preferred)</li><li>A natural relationship builder who can operate at board level and deliver results</li><li>Fluent German language skills</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>You'd be joining a business that genuinely leads from the front on engineering innovation — not just talking about the future of automotive, but building it. This is a high-visibility role with real commercial ownership and the backing of a global ER&D powerhouse.</p><p></p> </div>
