Sales Representative - Independent Automotive Aftermarket - Southwest Germany / DACH region (m/f/d)

As Sales Representative - Independent Automotive Aftermarket - Southwest Germany / DACH region (m/f/d) you are responsible for the development of sales strategy for distributor, wholesale and workshop level (varying by region) and execute what's defined to achieve the local / national Annual Sales Plan. Preferably, you are home-based in the above mentioned area. In detail, you will: Build and maintain solid, healthy and sustainable relations with customers on all accessible levels to penetrate designated markets in order to achieve the local / national Annual Sales Plan; Identify development opportunities with customers and in markets as well as possible new distribution channels; Ensure sales and margin generation of our products in line with the Annual Sales Plan; In accordance with Sales Manager, plan, organize and execute local marketing campaigns and other promotional activities in close cooperation with local MarCom (and central if needed) and local Product Management including tracking of results; In accordance with Sales Manager, create a strategic account plan for Key Accounts you are responsible for, including planning marketing activities, promotions, campaigns; Execute the strategic account plan in collaboration with the DACH team and the European DENSO Aftermarket organization; Coordinate visits, sales activities and promotions with other team members and KAM’s for 2nd and 3rd distribution level in each area, to ensure successful execution of strategic account plan; In accordance with Sales Manager, organize and conduct commercial seminars for all levels at the distributors. In cooperation with Sales Support, plan, organize and attend technical seminars for all levels at the distributors and at workshop level; Report on progress and development of turnover, profit contribution and campaign activities to Sales Manager on regular basis; Monitor the market in the designated area on daily basis, including investigation on developments in distribution, pricing and competitors’ activities and report accordingly; Monitor and control payment behavior and customer rating / solvability. Several years of successful commercial IAM automotive experience; Good PC-skills (MS Office); Good verbal / presentation skills; Fluent German and English skills, written and spoken (business language is English); Capable of successfully working in a multi-national environment; High service and customer orientation; Focused, pragmatic and responsible approach to work; Driving license class B; Willingness to travel due to high business trip and travel frequency; Attractive remuneration : 13 monthly salaries, Givve® card topped up with €50 each month and optional allowances Work-Life balance : 30 days of vacation and a flextime model for flexible working hours Home office : Possibility to work from home Development : Wide range of trainings and education opportunities Employee benefits : Attractive leasing offers, additional private health insurance, free employee advice assistance hotline and much more Health : Yearly health & wellbeing days, Urban Sports Club membership Attractive working environment : Modern offices, canteen onsite and free parking International company: Career opportunities in a global environment Open company culture : Diverse, multicultural team Events: Regular company & team events It has come to our attention that various individuals have contacted people offering false employment opportunities with DENSO. Such scams are fraudulent and intended to steal from the victims. By making you aware of this, we hope to avoid and ultimately stop victims from falling for this scam. Please do not provide any personal or financial information and do not send any money to anyone you suspect of recruitment fraud. If you are contacted by someone whom you suspect may not be appropriately representing DENSO, please email: . Please forward the original email that you received that includes the original subject line and complete header information. Do not send CVs or vacancy applications to that email address as it will not be reviewed or considered. If you wish to apply for a job, please submit your application for an open position to As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics and electronics and instrumentation.