Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Sales Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, combining technical, relational, and organizational aspects.
Your Mission:
As a Product Sales Manager, you will be responsible for new business development for all European-based OEMs within the Powertrain business line. Your primary goal will be to meet corporate sales objectives by building and executing product strategies in line with product companies and specific business cases within your product area.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in the OEM Vision (2025 & 2030) by developing and executing product strategies in line with product companies and specific business cases within your product area.
* Develop your knowledge within your product area to become the EU reference within your product area, utilizing it internally and externally to develop the business and maximize contract opportunities.
* Foster and develop strong customer relationships at various departments, focusing on purchasing and engineering at innovation, RFI, and RFQ sourcing stages.
* Develop strong business relationships internally with Aisin Japan HQ Sales Team, Aisin Europe's Technical Center, Purchasing, Plants, and Costing Team.
* Ensure that internal processes related to Business Acquisition are followed to develop promptly and efficiently new sales opportunities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering
* 5-year experience minimum in a technical environment with customers' interface
* Strong negotiator & persuasive
* Customer-oriented
* Fluent in English
* Ready to travel up to 20%
Nice to Have:
* Experience in direct sales or account management with European OEM customers.
* Knowledge of Automotive Products in Heat Management (Cooling and Lubrication systems which include Electric Water Pump, Electric Oil Pump, and Flow Control Valves) and in Electrified driving modules & components (eAxle and its sub-components including E-Machine, Inverter, and Reducer).
* Additional language skill is an asset (especially French, German, Japanese).
Benefits:
* An exciting role combining technical, relational, and organizational aspects with remarkable products and business perspectives in continuous evolution
* An attractive salary with competitive benefits, including a company car
* Flexible schedule with opportunities for remote work 2 days per week
* Sports & family events for you and your loved ones
* Extralegal and company holidays