Key Account Manager (m/f/d) – with the prospect of becoming a purchasing manager

Development | Production | Sales | Quality

As a leading supplier of active and passive rollover protection systems, we at Innosafes develop innovative solutions for the automotive industry – from the initial idea through to series production. Our strength lies in the combination of engineering expertise and in-house manufacturing: from product and process development through FEM, validation and prototyping to CNC machining, welding and assembly, including body-in-white integration. Our portfolio is complemented by engineering services and our own products, such as our truck comfort bed and modular safety systems. With us, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment and bring innovation directly to the road.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

You will take responsibility for our commercial processes as well as the management and development of our key accounts.
You will be the main point of contact for our customers – from enquiries and quotations through to long-term partnerships
You will manage and coordinate projects in close collaboration with development, production and senior management
You will prepare and follow up on quotations and play an active role in price and contract negotiations
You will actively develop our sales and commercial structures and contribute your own ideas
You will contribute to the further development of our overall commercial strategy
You are directly involved in business decisions and have a tangible influence on the company’s success
You work in a medium-sized company with short decision-making processes and a high degree of personal responsibility
The role is designed with a view to you eventually taking on a key leadership role within the company

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

A degree in a commercial or technical field, or an equivalent qualification
Several years’ experience in sales, key account management or project management – ideally in an industrial environment
A strong understanding of technical products and business contexts
Strong communication skills and a confident, professional manner when dealing with customers and partners
A structured, independent and solution-oriented approach to work
Negotiation skills and entrepreneurial thinking; confident use of MS Office, ideally with experience of ERP systems
Very good command of German; knowledge of English would be an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

30 days’ annual leave for a healthy work-life balance
Attractive, performance-based remuneration
Monthly non-cash benefit (€50) in the form of a tax-free voucher via our benefits programme
Additional health benefits: Annual budget (€300) via Barmenia, e.g. for vision aids, dental cleaning or other health services
Attractive bike leasing via our partner – your dream bike (e.g. e-bike or road bike) on favourable terms with tax benefits, including private use and an annual service check
Free, exclusive health consultation at a private practice – rapid assistance with acute complaints through priority booking (e.g. back, foot or joint problems)