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Sales Manager - Junior (m/w/d)

Applus+ IDIADA logoApplus+ IDIADAIngolstadt, GermanyFull-timeListed 2mo ago
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The posting

Company Description

  • Applus IDIADA is a young and dynamic organization that values participation, collaboration and long-term relationships. We continuously generate professional development opportunities and growth alternatives for motivated and engaged professionals.

Your contribution

  • Support the Sales team and technical development departments to boost the business with new and strategic customer accounts within the automotive industry.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with Start Ups, OEMs and Tier-1s together with the responsible Sales Manager.
  • Identify new business opportunities and support the acquisition of new Leads through LinkedIn SalesNavigator.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and delivery teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
  • Prepare customer presentations, commercial proposals, and contract documentation together with the Sales Managers.
  • Support negotiations and commercial discussions with customers.
  • Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments.
  • Maintain and update sales pipelines and CRM systems (Salesforce).
  • Participate in customer meetings and industry events.
  • Contribute to achieving business growth and revenue targets.

Your profile

  • Bringing a first experience in sales, account management, project management, or business development is an advantage (internship).
  • Strong interest in automotive engineering and mobility technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
  • Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations from time to time.
  • Fluent in German; English is considered a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools e.g., Salesforce.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and future mobility projects.
  • International working environment with global career opportunities.
  • Structured onboarding and professional development programs.
  • Attractive compensation package and performance-based incentives.
  • Flexible working arrangements and modern workplace culture.
  • A dynamic team with short decision-making processes and entrepreneurial spirit.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • Understanding of automotive development processes.
  • Knowledge of vehicle development, testing, validation, software, E/E systems, or electrification.
  • Experience working with automotive OEMs or suppliers is a plus.
  • International and intercultural experience is beneficial.

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA setzt sich für Gleichstellung, Diversität und Inklusion ein. Wir setzen Ihnen keine Grenzen – tun Sie es selbst auch nicht. Es gibt einen Platz für jeden

Taken from Applus+ IDIADA's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.

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About Applus+ IDIADA

Sells vehicle design, engineering, testing, homologation and certification services, plus proving ground time in Spain and China, to carmakers, their system and component suppliers and mobility start-ups.

Pay schedule: Salaried employment with a performance bonus and variable pay in the European sales postings; the postings also name a hybrid work model, coaching, free language courses, transport and, in Shanghai, a subsidized canteen.

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