Key Account Manager

JTEKT Column Systems is continuing to perform well and is in an expansion phase. To meet the increased demand for our products and solutions, we are now looking for an additional Key Account Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

Your main areas of responsibility will include:

• Being our primary representative towards customers and ensuring that their expectations and requirements are met.
• Managing the entire sales process from start to finish and developing long-term business relationships.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities with existing and potential customers.
• Leading business projects and coordinating internal and external resources to achieve set goals.
• Analyzing market trends and customer needs to contribute to product development and marketing strategies.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• A minimum of a 3-year university degree in engineering and/or business.
• At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Technical competence and understanding of business and market economics.
• Experience in sales and/or purchasing as well as negotiation techniques in an international environment, preferably with project management experience.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written; additional language skills are a plus.
• Good IT skills within the Office suite and experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• A family situation that allows for travel both within Sweden and abroad.

Personality

To succeed in this role, we see that you possess the following competencies/qualities:

• Relationship-building: You are communicative with a professional demeanor and have the ability to build strong business relationships.
• Driven and results-oriented: You are energetic, take initiative, and always strive to achieve and exceed set goals.
• Flexible and adaptable: You thrive in a dynamic environment and can quickly adjust to changing circumstances.
• Business-minded: You have a strong business understanding and can see the big picture without losing sight of the details.
• Solution-oriented: You are proactive and find creative solutions to challenges.
• Team player: You can lead without being a formal manager and enjoy working cross-functionally.

About Us

JTEKT Column Systems AB is a leading system supplier that develops, produces, and sells adjustable steering columns, telescopic shafts, and valves to the leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery in Europe. We are the market leader for steering columns for heavy vehicles in Europe, a position we have achieved through innovative product development and efficient production. With approximately 160 employees and a turnover of 45 MEUR, we are part of the global JTEKT group, a world-leading system supplier to the automotive industry. We operate according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. Read more at https://jtekt-cs.se/ (https://jtekt-cs.se/)

Our Offer

We are in an exciting phase where we are transitioning to the next generation of products and production with a focus on new technology, digitization, automation, electrification, and AI. Here you will have a central role with short decision-making paths and great opportunities to influence and demonstrate results. We offer a dynamic and international work environment where you can develop personally and professionally by taking on significant challenges within the automotive industry.

You will be an important part of our team of 4 people and will work with varied and challenging tasks within sales and business development. We offer collective agreements, pension agreements, six weeks of vacation, and wellness/massage. You will report to the General Manager of Marketing and Sales, and the position is located in Eskilstuna.

Application

We are collaborating with Addilon in this recruitment. Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) as soon as possible via the link below. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended.