Summary: Responsible for the strategic implementation and execution of the Automotive Industry Segment (IS) strategy and the achievement of defined objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Co-develops national strategy for specific targeted Industry Segment customers
• Manages, coaches and motivates the team (that is, Sales Engineers, Application Engineers, National Key Account Managers) in IS-related knowledge, defining priorities in line with the company processes and corporate strategy
• Responsible for the achievement of defined objectives (turnover, contribution margin, etc.), establishing necessary measures to achieve objectives and monitoring results
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of marketing strategies for the Automotive Industry Segment
• Manages the pricing and customer conditions in line with the company policies
• Assigns targets customers to Sales Engineers, IS Specialists, and National Key Account Managers
• Supports Sales Manager and Management in general providing market inputs and information
• Responsible for collection of product requirements of the Automotive Industry Segment as an input for Product development
• Supports and promotes personal development related to the career path of the Sales Engineers and National Key Account Managers.

Experience / Education Preferred:

• Technical Degree, Master or similar preferable in one of the following disciplines: business engineering, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or mechatronics
• 5 years’ experience in Outside or Inside Sales environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of customer and market structure of the automotive Industry Segment
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a matrix management organization
• Significant experience in Sales Engineer Industrial, National Key Account Manager, IS Specialist
• At least 3 years of management experience
• Fluent language skills in English.
• Skills in MS-Office, CRM tools, Share Point required.

Benefits: Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help you and your dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.