Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams.
Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 70 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of people’s lives while being a good steward of our resources.
At Carpenter, you'll find a rewarding career in a stable company, diverse experiences and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.
To strengthen our team for the area of Sales and Marketing we are looking for an employee at the earliest possible date as
Key Account Manager (m/f/x) Mobility
- Trilport
- as soon as possible
- Full-time
- permanent contract
Your tasks in our company:
As Key Account Manager Mobility, you will be responsible for developing strategic customer relationships across Europe while driving profitable business opportunities within the automotive and mobility sectors.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Developing and maintaining relationships with customers' R&D, engineering, and purchasing teams in France and across Europe (Germany, Italy, Poland, and other countries) to identify current and future business opportunities and secure participation in relevant RFQs.
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Ensuring a strong field presence at customer manufacturing sites to identify emerging needs, strengthen partnerships, and generate local business opportunities across key manufacturing locations, including Slovakia, Spain, the Czech Republic, and other European countries.
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Leading the response to RFQs by coordinating closely with our design, costing, product management, and acoustic engineering teams. You will develop competitive technical and commercial proposals, ensuring the optimal combination of design, materials, manufacturing processes, and logistics solutions.
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Negotiating commercial terms, including tooling and component pricing, while ensuring profitability and long-term customer satisfaction.
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Monitoring engineering changes and product modifications throughout the production lifecycle and leading related commercial negotiations.
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Coordinating activities with the Group's international sales teams to ensure a consistent customer approach and effective local support.
Beyond day-to-day account management responsibilities, you will act as a strategic business partner for your customers and you will facilitate the creation of a profitable and sustainable business pipeline between our European operations and key regions, including Turkey, Morocco, and other strategic markets.
Our requirements for you:
- Higher education degree in engineering or business with strong technical orientation.
- Confirmed experience in a similar role, ideally in the automotive sector.
- Strong negotiation and sales skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills; ability to coordinate and animate international, cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in English (German or Spanish is a plus).
- Proficiency in IT tools and SAP.
Interested?
Please send your application to: cecile.signorato@carpenter.com
Carpenter Engineered Foams
71 Av. de Verdun
77470 Trilport, France