Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager (Außendienst) (m/w/d)

Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen

Field Based North Rhine-Westphalia Region

Circa 66,000 Euros per year (depending on experience) Company Car, Bonus

Monday – Friday - 08:00 – 17:00 (CET)

Join the World's Largest Used Car Marketplace

Manheim, part of Cox Automotive Europe, is the global leader in vehicle remarketing. Now we're bringing innovation to Germany with
Manheim Express
– a cutting-edge B2B auction platform.

Our mission? To be number one by delivering smart solutions and exceptional service. We succeed through passionate, collaborative teams who share knowledge and drive results.

Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment?
Join us

We are currently looking for a
Key Account Manager (Außendienst)
- ideally with a background in Sales / Vertrieb (e.g. Vertriebsaußendienst, Außendienstmitarbeiter, Vertriebsmitarbeiter, Sales Manager, or similar)

Why Join Us & What's In It For You?

As a Cox Automotive team member, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme. And there is even more to enjoy:

• Field based role with a modern head office in Cologne (1 day office/month)
• Monthly bonus potential 3.75k euros, Quarterly bonus potential 1250 euros
• 80% existing customer base
• Full training and development opportunities
• A diverse, supportive team where your voice matters
• A dynamic and growing company culture
• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Your birthday off every year -
  paid
• One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge
• One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you

About The Role

• As a
  Key Account Manager
  , you'll be the trusted partner for major automotive consignors, driving growth and building strong relationships.
• Your focus will be:
• 80% Existing Accounts.
  Developing and maintaining long-term partnerships, optimising sales processes and boosting customer satisfaction and provide strategic consulting and quarterly performance reviews.
• 20% New Business.
  Identifying and acquiring major customers, presenting innovative solutions and demonstrate platform benefits
• You'll ensure vehicles are marketed effectively, processes run smoothly, and profitability grows. This is a field-based role with plenty of autonomy and customer interaction.

What We're Looking For

• C1/C2 or business fluent in German & English
• Several years of B2B sales experience from the automotive industry or selling solutions into car dealerships - in Sales / Vertrieb (e.g. Vertriebsaußendienst, Außendienstmitarbeiter, Vertriebsmitarbeiter, Sales Manager, or similar)
• Strong understanding of the used car and commercial vehicle market
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• High energy, self-motivation, and organizational talent
• Willingness to travel

We're Committed to Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic background, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready To Join Our Team & Make A Difference?

Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry's most trusted names.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

We are looking forward to your English CV Key Account Manager (Außendienst) - ideally with a background in Sales / Vertrieb (e.g. Vertriebsaußendienst, Außendienstmitarbeiter, Vertriebsmitarbeiter, Sales Manager, or similar)