Sales Manager - Junior (m/w/d)

- 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. 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