Account Manager Automotive (f/m/d)

Location: Remote in Germany; approximately 70% of the role involves direct customer contact in Southern Bavaria, with willingness to travel required.

Company

hirify.global develops customized technical solutions, including lubricant solutions for automotive applications.

What you will do

• Manage and develop strategic relationships with automotive OEMs and suppliers in Southern Bavaria.
• Identify new business opportunities and provide technical advice on customized lubricant solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into concrete application solutions and communicate their value.
• Manage customer projects from initial concept through implementation, including pricing and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate testing, development, sample, and product-testing projects.
• Act as the liaison between sales, engineering, laboratories, product management, and the Germany-wide account management team.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical qualification with relevant experience.
• Substantial experience in technical sales, key account management, or business development for technically sophisticated automotive products.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, automotive engineering, and industrial applications.
• Experience with sales pipelines, forecasts, account plans, and growth initiatives.
• Expertise in consulting and negotiation, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent German and English; willingness to travel; Class B driver's license.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement within Germany.
• Work involves collaboration across sales, engineering, laboratories, product management, and account management.
• Equal opportunity commitment supporting diversity and inclusion.