(Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d)

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to drive sales growth and strategic impact at Clarios across the EMEA region and beyond? Take on the challenge and join our Sales team as a (Senior) Sales Manager!

Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

• As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving business growth and expanding Clarios’ presence across EMEA and beyond. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for our products, solutions, and services, both with existing and newly developed customers. You will identify and pursue market opportunities, define and implement strategies to maximize content per vehicle, improve margins, and grow market share.
• Focusing on non-automotive segments such as Off-Highway, Industrial, Powersports, and Leisure, you will leverage your expertise in automotive, electronic systems, and industrial OEMs to open new business avenues.
• What you will do
• As (Senior) Sales Manager (m/f/d), your responsibilities will include:
• Driving new business development by identifying, pursuing, and acquiring customers in non-automotive sectors (OE & OES) with strong growth potential, in close collaboration with Business Development and Engineering teams.
• Managing and expanding relationships with existing non-automotive clients across technical and commercial functions, ensuring long-term satisfaction and repeat business.
• Developing and executing strategic sales and action plans aligned with business goals and market dynamics, while owning all commercial KPIs and leading negotiations for assigned OEM & OES customers.
• Applying deep technical sales expertise in battery technologies and systems to consult customers and deliver tailored solutions across Off-Highway, Industrial, Powersports, and Leisure market segments.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to generate actionable insights that shape product and sales strategies.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to align customer requirements with product capabilities and innovation roadmaps.
• Delivering accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reports to management, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Leading commercial negotiations to ensure profitable, sustainable, and long-term business agreements.
• Prioritizing sales efforts based on customer potential, market segment dynamics, and overall strategic fit.
• Representing Clarios at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to strengthen brand visibility, foster relationships, and generate new business opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Min. 6 years of professional experience in sales or product management, ideally within non-automotive sectors such as Off-Highway, Commercial Vehicles, or Industrial market segments.
• Proven track record in developing and managing customer relationships, with a focus on long-term growth and partnership building.
• Min. 3 years of experience in automotive (Tier 1) environments, preferably with electronic systems or battery technology sales.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills, combined with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent customer management capabilities with a strong focus on solution-oriented collaboration and customer development.
• Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written; additional languages are a plus.
• High willingness to travel (up to 30%) and thrive in an international business environment.
• Self-driven, proactive, and structured personality with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen.