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KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

Account Manager

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed degree in a commercial or technical field.
  • Several years of experience in field sales of technically complex automotive products.
  • Experience working with decision-makers and development partners in the automotive industry.
  • Strong knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Ideally, strong knowledge of selling vehicle connection technologies.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and communication skills.
  • Negotiation skills and a convincing, professional presence.
  • Independent, structured, and results-oriented working style.
  • Entrepreneurial thinking, high self-motivation, and strong closing orientation.
  • High resilience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for technical and commercial customer inquiries from automotive original equipment manufacturers and Tier suppliers.
  • Manage, expand, and strategically develop existing automotive customers and establish new customer relationships.
  • Advise customers on technically complex connector solutions and translate customer requirements into concrete sales and project opportunities.
  • Present product innovations and new connector technologies to customers.
  • Plan, manage, and forecast customer-related revenue and identify growth opportunities.
  • Prepare, conduct, and follow up on acquisition activities.
  • Visit customers regularly on site and provide support through digital and alternative communication channels.
  • Initiate, accompany, and track new and development projects from customer inquiry through series production readiness.
  • Support and coordinate the quotation process while considering technical, commercial, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Review and negotiate contracts in coordination with relevant internal departments.
  • Ensure information is provided for sales planning and controlling, particularly for forecasts, budgets, and annual planning.
  • Report regularly to management.
  • Actively manage escalations involving technical, commercial, or project-related customer concerns.

About the Company

KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German engineering company that develops and manufactures electronic and mechatronic products. It has four divisions—Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors, and Test Technology (SOMA)—covering vehicle electrics, renewable energy, connector systems, and test/automation solutions. About 20,000 employees at 46 locations in 21 countries design, produce, and distribute these products with a focus on flexible, customer-focused service. The company aims to provide reliable, tailored solutions across electrification, energy efficiency, connectivity, and testing, setting itself apart as an independent family-owned firm with global reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Founded
1912

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