Applus IDIADA is a young and dynamic organization that values participation, collaboration and long-term relationships. We continuously generate professional development opportunities and growth alternatives for motivated and engaged professionals.
Job Description
Your contribution:
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Support the Sales team and technical development departments to boost the business with new and strategic customer accounts within the automotive industry.
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Build and maintain long-term relationships with Start Ups, OEMs and Tier-1s together with the responsible Sales Manager.
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Identify new business opportunities and support the acquisition of new Leads through LinkedIn SalesNavigator.
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Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and delivery teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
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Prepare customer presentations, commercial proposals, and contract documentation together with the Sales Managers.
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Support negotiations and commercial discussions with customers.
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Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments.
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Maintain and update sales pipelines and CRM systems (Salesforce).
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Participate in customer meetings and industry events.
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Contribute to achieving business growth and revenue targets.
Your profile:
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Bringing a first experience in sales, account management, project management, or business development is an advantage (internship).
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Strong interest in automotive engineering and mobility technologies.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
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Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
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Strong organizational and analytical skills.
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Willingness to travel to customer locations from time to time.
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Fluent in German; English is considered a strong advantage.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools e.g., Salesforce.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work with leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
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Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and future mobility projects.
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International working environment with global career opportunities.
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Structured onboarding and professional development programs.
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Attractive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
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Flexible working arrangements and modern workplace culture.
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A dynamic team with short decision-making processes and entrepreneurial spirit.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
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Understanding of automotive development processes.
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Knowledge of vehicle development, testing, validation, software, E/E systems, or electrification.
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Experience working with automotive OEMs or suppliers is a plus.
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International and intercultural experience is beneficial.
Additional Information
Applus IDIADA setzt sich für Gleichstellung, Diversität und Inklusion ein. Wir setzen Ihnen keine Grenzen – tun Sie es selbst auch nicht. Es gibt einen Platz für jeden