Key Account Manager inom Automotive

About the position
We are looking for a Key Account Manager (KAM) who wants to be part of positioning our business unit Powertrain & Chassis Products (P&C) for continued future growth and take an active role in the development of our business in Europe.
The position involves building of networks at the customer, establishing and maintaining intimate relationships with key decision makers and understanding customer targets and requirements (general and product specific).
You will, for example, initiate cost reduction programs (VAVE) internally and at your customer to increase competitiveness, negotiate prices at customer, prepare/make offers, agreements and contracts and analyze competitor and customer trends.
The location for this role is set to Gothenburg, Sweden.
Responsibilities
As a KAM, your main responsibility lies on the relationship with the customer. The KAM manages all aspects of that relationship by ensuring that all transactions with the customer are consistent and communicated with a single voice. The KAM leads the customer team in developing of customer plans and roadmaps as guide to increase Kongsberg Automotive market share as well as marketing strategies that support new product development.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for the budget sales topline of your account including forecast and assumptions to future business development (SOP, EOP, ramp ups, LTAs etc).
Requirements
You have a relevant BSc or BA degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Sales Account Manager in the automotive industry or equivalent.
Preferably, you are familiar with European OEM’s in the commercial vehicle area and have a solid grasp of the automotive market, customers and business norms. Fluent in English, both verbal and written, is a requirement and Swedish is seen beneficial.
As a person, you have strong interpersonal skills, which makes it natural for you to lead and work within cross-functional teams on a global basis. Your personal drive and ability to communicate makes it easy for you to obtain and maintain strong relations both internal and external. We believe that you are entrepreneurial and result-oriented and make quick decisions based on a combination of experience as well as advice from other people. You are a calculated risk taker with the ability to think clearly under pressure and remain focused on the key objectives and strategies.
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

For any questions or information, please contact:
Andre Spangenberg – Sales & Business Development Director
Email: andre.spangenberg@ka-group.com
Mobile: +46 76 129 54 40