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NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

OEM Key Account Manager Automotive

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDresden, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor marketing or sales is required.
  • Knowledge of electronic and semiconductor products in the automotive industry and their use in automotive applications is required.
  • A strong understanding of Software-Defined Vehicle trends, vehicle architectures, semiconductor technologies, and automotive software ecosystems is required.
  • The candidate must be able to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and influence decision-makers across engineering, procurement, software development, and executive management.
  • The candidate must have strong customer and business orientation, networking skills, and the ability to engage effectively across all management levels.
  • The candidate must be able to explain complex technical content convincingly and appropriately for the business partner.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical skills to identify key customer requirements and translate them into actionable input for relevant business lines.
  • A proven track record of success in a complex and challenging business environment is required.
  • Fluency in German and English is required, along with interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to travel primarily within Germany, as well as across EMEA and globally, is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively in a global and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies to influence and maximize NXP sales and profit at a leading automotive OEM in strategic growth areas including vehicle electronic architecture, Software-Defined Vehicles and AI, ADAS, electrification and vehicle connectivity, and UWB.
  • Identify areas of cooperation with NXP experts and translate them into contracts to negotiate win-win outcomes with the automotive OEM.
  • Develop product proposals for the entire system and coordinate optimal support in close cooperation with NXP sales, field application engineering teams, and responsible business lines.
  • Drive new product definition with the customer and the relevant NXP business lines to secure NXP’s long-term success in this market segment.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the customer’s vision, strategy, opportunities, and challenges in the short and long term.
  • Build a strong understanding of the customer organization, including formal and informal decision-making structures, and continuously gather relevant customer and market insights.
  • Establish trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, software organizations, procurement teams, engineering leadership, and strategic decision-makers across the customer organization.
  • Own strategic opportunity identification, RFQ management, sourcing support, design-win tracking, and long-term growth planning to maximize NXP market share with the customer.

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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