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Connect to the future.\nCountry: Portugal (PT)\nCity: Ovar\nWorksite / Location: Ovar Plant\nJob Function: ECS_Sales & Product Lines\nJob Discipline:\nJob Family: Account Management\nFounded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Sales Account Manager in our plant in [[location]].\nMisson Position:\nThe Sales Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing strategic customer accounts, driving profitable sales growth, and building long-term partnerships within the automotive industry. Acting as the primary commercial interface between the customer and Yazaki, the role focuses on understanding customer needs, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.\nResponsibilities:\nAccount Management & Customer Intimacy (Develop and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with assigned customers (here Renault). Act as the Voice of the Customer within YAZAKI while protecting YAZAKI’s interests. Understand customer organizations, strategies, processes and future needs, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction).\nBusiness Development & Growth (Develop and execute account strategies to achieve profitable sales growth and booking targets. Proactively identify and pursue new business, upselling, cross-selling, diversification and vertical integration opportunities across the ECS portfolio. Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline).\nRFQ & Commercial Management (Take commercial ownership of RFQs and opportunities end-to-end, coordinating all relevant internal functions. Prepare competitive commercial proposals, lead customer negotiations and ensure appropriate pricing and profitability. Protect and improve revenue and margins across the assigned accounts).\nProduct & Market Strategy (Understand the ECS product portfolio, customer applications, market trends and competitive environment. Identify portfolio gaps and future customer requirements and work closely with Product Lines, Technical Sales and Engineering to translate them into business opportunities and promotion activities.)\nSales Planning, Forecasting & Reporting (Prepare and regularly update sales forecasts, budgets, account plans and opportunity pipelines. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of customer interactions and opportunities in Salesforce and relevant reporting tools. Use data and financial analysis to support fact-based commercial decisions).\nCross-functional Collaboration (Coordinate effectively with Technical Sales, Product Lines, Engineering, Finance, Operations, EDS and other relevant functions. Drive internal alignment around customer priorities and ensure commitments and actions are followed through). \n Candidate’s Profile:\nMaster Engineering, Business Administration, Sales/Marketing or equivalent\nMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in Automotive industry (OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2)\nFluent English (written and spoken), French considered as a plus\nProficient in MS Office\nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal.\nStrong analytical and analyzing skills\nExcellent organizational and leadership skills\nCritical thinking and negotiation skills\nAvailability to travel (20%).\nWhat do we have to offer?\nAt Yazaki, we provide a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning.\nPlease attach your CV in English!\nAt Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.\nIn case you didn’t find what, you were looking for check our website and career page!\nWe have plenty of opportunities!\nAt Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.\nWe are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We wish you all the success in your application!\nPs. Didn't find what you are looking for?\nTake a look at our careers page! 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