Account Manager - Independent Aftermarket (Automotive)

Location: Germany (Remote); willingness to travel up to 50%, including international travel.

Base salary: EUR 74,400–102,300 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops sensor solutions and operates across functions, countries, and cultures in the automotive and industrial technology sectors.

What you will do

• Manage accounts across EMEA for an OE engine management and emission control sensor portfolio.
• Identify new sales opportunities, conduct customer meetings, and support sales growth and customer experience.
• Represent Sensata at networking events, trade shows, and industry functions to generate leads.
• Develop value-based sales opportunities across automotive, heavy-duty, motorsports, alternative-fuel, and marine aftermarket distribution channels.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders across senior management, purchasing, engineering, and sales.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, customer retention, and sales funnel performance; maintain Salesforce data, negotiate and manage agreements, prepare reports, and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant account management or sales experience.
• Proven high sales performance and relationship-building experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced sales environment with a 3–6-month sales cycle.
• Strong organizational skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficiency in value-based and relationship selling.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent English, proficiency in MS Office, and willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally.

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• German, French, or Italian language skills.
• Salesforce experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement in Germany.
• Collaborative environment across functions, countries, and cultures.
• Emphasis on mutual respect, open communication, and gaining new perspectives.
• Salary setting based on objective, gender-neutral criteria; salary history is not requested.