Sales Manager
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Job Description
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 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.
About the job and your team
The roles purpose is to lead one of the European sales teams with reference to sales director automotive EE ensuring optimal performance and motivation. It involves driving continuous improvement in the sales team and coordinating work task for the Key account managers. Support KAM in technical and commercial discussions internally and with the Customer. Additionally the role ensures the collaboration between Key Account Managers (KAM) and technical departments ensuring compliance with customer requirements and efficient processes.
You will work on
Leadership responsibilities:
- Lead the team in accordance with the principles and values of Lead the Hydro Way
- Lead and develop an international sales team to maximize performance and achieve goals
- Define and follow up on performance evaluations and development plans
- Ensure effective knowledge transfer and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- organize and manage resources for continuous improvement projects
- Hold line responsibility for Health Safety and Environment (HSE) in own area
General tasks:
Manage a strategic customer portfolio ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationships
Lead customer negotiations contract closures and support team in complex deals
Monitor and report on KPIs goals and team performance to senior management
Align with legal and sales teams to follow up on offers goals and customer-specific needs
Execute initiatives from the Automotive Sales Director and optimize internal/external processes
Maximize RFQ hit rates and drive strategic account development plans
Collaborate with technical production and quality teams for seamless customer support
Assist team in internal/external discussions escalations and ensure compliance
Support marketing campaigns fairs and analyze market and competitor data for planning
Ensure effective CRM usage and reporting; foster a customer-centric ethical culture
Your qualifications and skills
- Minimum Bachelor degree in engineering or commercial Masters degree or MBA preferred
- Fluent in German and English is mandatory any other language is a plus
- 35 years in a leadership or team management role ideally leading international or cross-functional sales teams
- 57 years in Key Account Management or B2B Sales preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sector in Europe with direct experience handling OEMs Tier 1 suppliers or large industrial clients.
- Proven expertise in strategic account growth contract negotiation and customer relations
- Skilled in budget management KPI reporting and cross-functional teamwork
- Familiar with HSE standards CRM systems and continuous improvement practices
- Strong negotiation skills
You would also ideally have
Strong leadership problem-solving and organizational skills
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Adaptable detail-oriented and self-driven in dynamic settings
Technical expertise in car architecture and extrusion-based components
Proficient in technical and commercial customer discussions
Clear understanding of customer requirements
What we offer you
- Providing the freedom to think outside the box create new concepts and implement your ideas
- Access to a rich database of Hydro learning trainings and courses
- External trainings on the missing skills if necessary
- Work in a team of experienced professionals
Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race religion nationality ethnicity age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way. Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter.
If you have any question please contact: Mnika Csorba:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
