Key Account Manager Automotive

Join Sika, a global company established in 1910. Sika is a leading supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials serving construction and industrial markets. With subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and in over 300 factories, Sika employs more than 25,000 people.
- We are looking for a
- **Key Account Manager** to support our Automotive OES Sales Team in Italy.**Exciting Challenges**
- Member of our European sales team for Automotive Tier suppliers (OES)
- Responsible for the Sika activities in Italy
- Represent both the Sika Group toward the customer and the customer’s interests within Sika (customer requirements, quality targets, corrective/preventative measures and product development)
- Advise our customers technically
- Responsible for devising and implementing the sales strategy for the customer group in the sales region
- Prepare and execute contract negotiations
- Commercial responsibility for our customers
- Manage the technical support, business relationships and ensure the current sales operations
- Collaborate with our Hamburg-based Technical Service and production site

**We Need Your Skills**
- University Degree or higher education (in the field of Mechanical Engineering or Automotive is a plus)
- At least 2 years professional experience in sales in the automotive industry or automotive supply industry
- A global mindset, strong analytical skills and an aptitude for communicating in an international environment
- Teamworker who collaborates well with both customers and colleagues
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Willing to travel locally in Italy

**Building Trust Every Day**
- The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit
- Friendly, personable and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit

**Contact**
- As an innovative employer, Sika offers employees interesting opportunities for further development in an international environment. Are you curious to find out more about Sika? Hear directly from our employees here.-
**Job Category**
- Sales / Order Processing

**Job ID**
- 13289BR

Key Account Manager Automotive | Sika