Key Account Manager Automotive

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Offenburg, DE, 77656 Career area:
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Market Sector - Automotive Apply by:
August 31, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

As a Key Account Manager, you will develop and strengthen long-term customer relationships while driving business growth within the automotive industry. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will ensure successful project execution and deliver commercial excellence.

• Managing a portfolio of key customer accounts and building long-term partnerships.
• Identifying and driving new business opportunities and supporting project acquisition.
• Preparing, negotiating, and managing quotations, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Leading commercial activities throughout customer projects from acquisition to series production.
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, finance, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitoring sales performance, budgets, profitability, and preparing commercial reports and forecasts.
• Maintaining accurate CRM data and ensuring compliance with customer, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Supporting product launches, customer audits, and issue resolution while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Business Development, preferably within the automotive or industrial sector.
• Fluency in Korean, German, and English
  , as the role requires regular communication with Korean- and German-speaking customers and business partners.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or similar automotive customers.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management, commercial negotiations, and project acquisition.
• Experience working in an international environment and the ability to collaborate effectively across different business cultures;
  experience working in a Korean business environment or with Korean business partners .
• Experience with in the aluminum extrusion industry is considered a plus.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently in a dynamic international environment.

• Whether it’s developing skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Norsk Hydro career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration
• Opportunity to work in an international, multi-site automotive environment
• Stable employment in a global industrial organization

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

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