Job Locations NL-OUD-BEIJERLAND

ID

2023-10811

Category

Sales

Position Type

Employee

Telecommute

Yes

Junior Sales Manager Germany - automotive after market

KONI: Focus on mobility of people.

KONI

KONI is recognised globally as an intelligent company developing suspension solutions unique for every application. KONI develops products for all types of applications, including, street cars, race cars, four-wheel drive vehicles and SUVs, bus, truck, train and even bridges and other industrial applications. These products are used from the street to the track, the freezing North Pole and the dry Sahara desert.

KONI revolutionized the suspension industry with the invention of the first adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. Since this, KONI continues to set the benchmark for in suspension technology. KONI innovates, engineers and manufactures market leading performance and adjustable shock absorbers, providing customers with a comfortable, safe and sustainable driving experience in any vehicle, across any terrain.

KONI was founded in 1857 by A. de Koning in Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands, initially making leather equipment for horses. The company name “KONI” was established in 1928, with KONI first making friction type shock absorbers in 1932. In 1945, KONI began development of the world’s first adjustable hydraulic telescopic type shock absorber for cars and trucks, a product style which remains synonymous with KONI.

Known for a proud and successful history in motor sports, KONI has and continues to work with leading teams across rally and racing, including winning Grand Prix World Championships, to solve suspension problems and develop new innovative technologies. KONI also has a long history of working with companies to develop Original Equipment (O.E.) applications which transform vehicle driving quality and experiences.

KONI has developed from a skilled small local company into a multi-national leading shock absorber specialist, well known across the world. Since 1972, KONI has been a part of ITT (ITT: NYSE), a global diversified industrial company. ITT is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, customised solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets.

Our office for the DACH-region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) is in Limburg (near Koblenz), our headoffice is in Oud-Beijerland. For this region we are looking for a

Junior Sales Manager DACH - automotive after market.

The position

KONI is in the exciting process of executing a new global growth strategy in the Automotive After Market. The strategy is based on customer, product, and digital expansion. The strategy is built around the introduction of new product lines, new applications, and new technologies for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. This product offensive is supported by a new global Marketing Communications strategy. The Sales Manager DACH will play a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy within the DACH market. As the Sales Manager DACH, you have a unique opportunity to contribute to this important step in the KONI history. You will be working with national and international contacts, internal and external, to identify and manage new business opportunities. You will also be working to strengthen and grow existing business with the current KONI partners in the region. You listen and look for any opportunity where the KONI value proposition can be offered.

Your profile

• Two-five years of relevant experience, preference in the automotive after market industry in the region
• You live in the East of the Netherlands close to the German border
• Willing to travel to the headoffice in Oud-Beijerland, Rotterdam area, once a month and rest of the time working from home or on the road to customers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
• Able to define and execute sales strategies based on identified market opportunities
• Experience in building and maintaining a business network, with a long-term view
• Key words that are attributable to you: genuine, professional, social, team player, ambitious, continuous improvement
• Able to communicate at all business levels in German and English. Knowledge of Dutch language and culture is an advantage
• Taking ownership of your business relations and making sure they experience premium products as well as premium support
• Being available for events at the weekends

What we offer?

A challenging junior position within a leading international production company in the automotive. You have the freedom to make it a success and to realize the best result for Koni Group. You are going to work in a dynamic company with dedicated people where you can make the difference. Primary and secondary working conditions are arranged in CAO Metalektro. Benefit for example is 41 days off on yearly base and good pension with PME.

Interested?

We invite you to apply for the position of Junior Sales Manager Germany by sending us your resume and motivation letter. If you are interested, but you have some questions? Please contact Ezra den Broeder, Recruiter, 0031-682502646 or recruitmentob@itt.com .

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.

Share on your newsfeed

Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.