Segment Sales Leader - Automotive Industry

Come Innovate Motion with Us

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the most innovative and stable companies in the automotive industry? At Johnson Electric, we are shaping the future of mobility and we are looking for a talented and driven Sales Segment Leader to join our team in the Stuttgart area – the heart of the automotive world in Germany.

In this position you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by taking ownership of your market segment, developing customer relationships, and creating tailored solutions for success. You will combine strategic leadership with high-level sales management to elevate team performance and market success, while primarily managing projects within the product segments of electric motors and related systems.

You will be responsible for:

• Drive sales success by proactively identifying new business opportunities, fostering relationships with existing customers and executing sales strategies

• Lead and oversee the daily sales activities of your assigned team, driving performance and ensuring successful execution of the sales process

• Lead negotiations and manage customer accounts with key decision-makers at OEMs and Tier1 suppliers with a focus on long-term partnerships

• Negotiate and close complex deals to achieve revenue targets

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and competitor activities to identify new growth opportunities

• Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to provide tailored solutions that meet customer requirements

• Represent Johnson Electric at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings

Our requirements:

• Successfully completed business degree or comparable technical qualification

• Proven track record in sales within the automotive industry (minimum 5 years preferred)

• People management experience

• Good technical understanding of automotive technologies and solutions

• Fluency in English is a must and fluent German would be advantageous to communicate effectively with local clients and stakeholders

• You thrive in a self-managed, individual contributor role

• Strong sales management skills, with the ability to lead complex negotiations, develop strategic customer relationships, and deliver results in a competitive market

• Willingness to travel mainly within Europe

What we offer:

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package, including company car, bonus

• Work-life balance: through core working hours, 30 days of vacation and many more

• The opportunity to develop your professional skills thanks to the wide range of products we manufacture and our global presence

• Become a part of an international team. In Stuttgart, our sales staff, our engineering and quality team as well as the logistics team are characterized by an international team spirit, an open and familiar cooperation and a pleasant working atmosphere

• In addition to our work, in Stuttgart, we are involved in local projects, supporting good causes meanwhile boosting the team spirit

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.