Sales Manager

We are looking for a Passenger Car Wheels Sales Manager for our global client, one of the world's leading manufacturers of steel and aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.

• Manage commercial relationships with global and local OEM customers, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and business continuity.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, commercial agreements, quotations and contract management.
• Take responsibility for strategic customer accounts including Toyota Europe & Turkey and other major OEMs.
• Coordinate RFQ, quotation and new business acquisition processes with cross-functional teams.
• Manage sales budgets, forecasts and commercial performance of the assigned customer portfolio.
• Monitor automotive market trends, customer strategies and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop the Key Account Management team while acting as the deputy of the Sales Director.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Represent the company in international customer meetings and business reviews.
• Travel internationally to manage customer relationships and support commercial activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Automotive OEM Sales, Key Account Management or Commercial Management.
• Proven experience managing global OEM customers within the automotive industry.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, pricing and customer relationship management.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Excellent understanding of automotive market dynamics and international business processes.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; confidence in conducting international meetings is essential.
• German would be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Please note that only the candidates that fulfill these requirements will be considered and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.