Key Account Manager Automotive France (m/f/d)

This full-time position at Hongfa Europe GmbH in France focuses on managing strategic relationships with major automotive manufacturers and tier-one suppliers. The role involves building connections with key decision-makers in research, procurement, and quality departments to promote the company’s technical and commercial offerings. Daily responsibilities include developing account strategies with sales management to meet annual targets and long-term performance indicators. The position requires leading the entire sales cycle, from identifying new business opportunities to closing major contracts and platform wins. Candidates must monitor market trends and competitor activities to uncover new project potentials. Operational duties involve maintaining data integrity in CRM and SAP systems, including updating forecasts, planning budgets, and tracking projects. Regular reporting on sales performance and pipeline health is also required for executive management. The job entails orchestrating strategic requests for quotation, defining negotiation strategies, and securing commercial commitments at the management level. The role suits individuals capable of managing high-volume platforms and ensuring a smooth transition to program managers during the early acquisition phase. The provided text does not specify required skills, tools, experience levels, qualifications, language requirements, or working arrangements such as office or remote status.