Senior Key Account Manager

Job Title : Key Account Management Leader – Volkswagen (VW)

Location : Düsseldorf, Germany

Reporting to : Global Head of Sales

About the Company :

Our client is a globally recognized, publicly traded automotive parts company known for its innovation, quality, and strong industry partnerships. With a robust global footprint and a diverse product portfolio, they serve major OEMs around the world.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Key Account Management Leader to manage and grow the relationship with Volkswagen Group , one of the company’s most critical global customers. Based in Düsseldorf , the successful candidate will serve as the key liaison between VW and internal teams, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction, project delivery, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Volkswagen across all business units and regions.
• Drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction through proactive account development.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers at VW.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Logistics) to support customer requirements.
• Monitor and manage commercial performance, pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Lead business planning, forecasting, and strategic alignment with Volkswagen.
• Identify new business opportunities within the VW Group and drive project acquisition.
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and company capabilities.
• Report regularly to the Global Head of Sales on account status, pipeline, and issues.

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