Regional Key Account Manager Chinese OEMs EMEA

Job DescriptionEnsure and develop the business with the Chinese OEMs in EMEA in order to achieve best profitsParticipate/prepare RFQs (request for quotation) in close coordination with the Global Account Managers as well as with the Business Director Renault and Asian OEMs in order to ensure the business for the following yearsDevelop the annual budget and the monthly forecasts (for volume and prices by article) and ensure the implementationEnsure correct payment for products supplied (overdues)Develop the OEMs in compliance with the strategy of Global Original Equipment Steering (GOES) and the strategy of the BA Tires EMEA in order to ensure a long-term technologically leading partnershipRepresent Continental AG on customer events and care for the OEM on Continental eventsSupport the decision for the right 'Target Approvals' as basis for a sustainable and profitable businessTechnical support for HMETC (Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Rüsselsheim), alignment on new regulations, future requirements, etc.Support Customer Service at vehicle launch with information and first tire volume organized through ETO buildLeading (diciplinary and or functional) a highly educated team of Autmotive Engineers and Product Development Engineers for the customer/sFunctionally leading the Customer Service teamsDevelop and implement long-term strategies for and with customer/s to ensure a sustainable strategic partnershipSupport business with customer/s in other regions (APAC and The Americas)Close alignment of the business activities in EMEA with the GKAMs for the Chinese OEMsEnsure customer satisfaction and quality performance according to agreed internal and external requirementsEnsure the identification, support negotiation (with OEM) and correct implementation of all relevant Customer Specific RequirementsEnsure optimized yield management for articles in serial production for the customer(s)Develop and implement sustainability strategy in the business with the customer(s) in accordance with the sustainability strategy of the Business Area TiresEnsure compliance with the customer requirements and regulations (for example sustainability)QualificationsUniversity degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD) in Industrial Engineering/Business Engineering or similarVery good Chinese and English language skills (written and spoken)Several years experience in tire development, and/or Automotive EngineeringExperience in handling quality mattersExperience as Account or Sub-Account ManagerAt least 1 successfully completed project lead, preferably with an international focusSeveral years of project management experience International work experience and/or work experience in an intercultural environment for several yearsApplications from severely handicapped people are welcome.Additional InformationWe offer the following benefits:Potential to an out of Tariff salary contract30 day of paid vacation per year Attractive career development opportunities We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical optionsCross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countriesCompany Pension planAttractive employee benefits with discountsDiverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance ( company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)A highly diverse environment across our locationA new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application. are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.