At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to drive sales growth and strategic impact at Clarios across the EMEA region and beyond? Take on the challenge and join our Sales team as a (Senior) Sales Manager!
Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.
As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d) , you will play a key role in driving business growth and expanding Clarios’ presence across EMEA and beyond. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for our products, solutions, and services with our customers. You will identify and pursue market opportunities, define and implement strategies to maximize content per vehicle, improve margins, and grow market share.
The position will be based in our EMEA Headquarters location in Hanover, Germany .
What you will do
As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d) , your responsibilities will include:
Driving new business development by identifying, pursuing, and acquiring international automotive OEM & OES customers with strong growth potential, in close collaboration with Business Development and Engineering teams.
Managing and expanding relationships with existing automotive clients across technical and commercial functions, ensuring long-term satisfaction and repeat business.
Developing and executing strategic sales and action plans aligned with business goals and market dynamics, while owning all commercial KPIs and leading negotiations for assigned OEM & OES customers.
Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to generate actionable insights that shape product and sales strategies.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to align customer requirements with product capabilities and innovation roadmaps.
Delivering accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reports to management, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Leading commercial negotiations to ensure profitable, sustainable, and long-term business agreements.
Prioritizing sales efforts based on customer potential, market segment dynamics, and overall strategic fit.
Representing Clarios at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to strengthen brand visibility, foster relationships, and generate new business opportunities.
What makes you a good fit
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Min. 6 years of professional experience managing international OE and/or Tier-1 automotive customers within an automotive OE environment.
Proven track record in developing and managing customer relationships, with a focus on long-term growth and partnership building.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, combined with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent customer management capabilities with a strong focus on solution-oriented collaboration and customer development.
High willingness to travel (up to 30%) and thrive in an international business environment.
Self-driven, proactive, and structured personality with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen.
Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written; Mandarin language skills are a plus.
What we offer you
As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:
Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine…