Lufthansa

Key Account Manager / Automotive Logistics Sales

Lufthansa$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
  • 2+ years of logistics sales and/or freight forwarding experience focusing on the Automotive industry
  • 5+ years of enterprise sales with a history of closing six-figure deals
  • Established network in the Automotive logistics field
  • Fluency in English; German, Spanish, and/or Portuguese is desirable
  • Knowledge of Transport Supply Chain Solutions & Logistics Flow
  • Experience with airfreight and U.S. cargo/international customs

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial growth in emergency logistics solutions with a North American focus
  • Own the entire sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of new target accounts
  • Enhance relationships with existing customers to increase revenue
  • Create persuasive sales presentations and hold internal strategy sessions
  • Collaborate with central departments for customer proposal compliance

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment at the crossroads of automotive and emergency logistics
  • Opportunity to significantly impact business growth
  • Potential for professional development within global sales initiatives
  • Exposure to a diverse market across the Americas
  • Ability to leverage a vast network within the logistics ecosystem
Full Job Description
Drive growth at the intersection of automotive and emergency logistics!

Build strategic customer relationships, win new business, and expand market share across the Americas while supporting global sales initiatives.

Your ambition and leadership will fuel success - step into a role where your impact drives the future!

Tasks
As the Key Account Manager / Automotive Logistics Sales, you will perform the following duties:

  • Drive commercial growth by promoting and securing emergency logistics solutions globally, with a focus on North America
  • Own the end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, prospecting, solution development, and pricing/contract negotiation
  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline of new target accounts to meet customer acquisition targets
  • Strengthen and expand relationships with assigned customers to grow revenue and foster long-term loyalty
  • Prepare compelling sales presentations and coordinate internal strategy sessions in advance of customer engagements
  • Coordinate with central departments to prepare customer proposals, ensuring compliance with internal processes


* All other tasks as assigned by Disciplinary and Functional Leaders

Requirements
To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree desirable
  • 2+ years in the field of logistics sales and/or freight forwarding with a strong focus on the Automotive industry (OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, or specialized forwarders)
  • 5+ years of enterprise sales with a proven track record of selling and closing six-figure deals
  • Established network within the Automotive logistics ecosystem, with demonstrated ability to develop and expand client relationships
  • Fluency in English required
  • German, Spanish and/or Portuguese desirable
  • Transport Supply Chain Solutions & Logistics Flow
  • Operational Logistics Processes and Services
  • Airfreight knowledge + US cargo and/or international customs
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must have U.S. work permit and valid driver's license


* CV/Resume required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
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