Key Account Manager - Automotive - France

We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with leading automotive clients. The role will see you:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers as well as manage two account managers

• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions that meet their business objectives.

• Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries, issues, and escalations.

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share.

• Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver solutions.

• Monitor sales performance, forecast volumes, and report on key metrics.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

• Conduct market research to track trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for growth.

• Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to align sales strategies with business objectives.

• Provide client feedback to support product development initiatives.

• Prepare regular reports on sales activity, account performance, and pipeline status.

• Use data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• 5–10 years’ experience in the automotive industry, ideally with tier 1 accounts.

• Proven track record managing key accounts and achieving sales targets.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Fluent in French and English.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable managing complex data.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams across an organization.

• Experience leading teams or managing stakeholders is a plus.

WHY THIS ROLE:

• Work in a forward-thinking automotive environment delivering cutting-edge solutions.

• Opportunity to shape account strategies, influence product development, and work closely with industry leaders.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Contribute to initiatives that drive innovation, safety, and sustainability in automotive solutions.