Sales Manager
Are you a passionate sales professional with a technical mindset and ambition to drive business growth in the automotive industry? Do you thrive on building strategic partnerships and turning customer challenges into commercial opportunities? Join IDIADA CZ as our Sales Manager and play a key role in expanding our market presence across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
What Will You Do?
This is a business development-focused role where you will:
- Own and develop strategic relationships with automotive OEMs and suppliers, building executive-level partnerships and driving cross-selling opportunities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market analysis, customer development, and strategic account planning
- Understand customer engineering challenges and translate them into commercial opportunities and tailored service solutions
- Manage the complete commercial cycle from initial contact through negotiation, contract administration to project delivery
- Collaborate with international teams and represent IDIADA at customer meetings, industry events, and conferences
- Monitor market trends and contribute to business planning and strategic customer development initiatives
Who Are We Looking For?
Essential Requirements:
- University degree in engineering, business, or equivalent professional experience with 5-10 years in sales, business development, or key account management
- Proven track record in developing strategic customer relationships and generating sustainable business growth
- Ability to understand technical requirements and convert them into commercial opportunities with excellent negotiation skills
- Proficiency in English and Czech; valid driving licence and willingness to travel (CZ, SK, occasionally abroad)
- Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Salesforce experience is a plus)
Highly Advantageous:
- Several years of experience in automotive engineering services, testing, validation, or technical sales
- Experience with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or understanding of automotive industry value chain and customer buying processes
Location & Flexibility
This position is based in the Czech Republic with flexible work arrangements. The role requires regular customer visits across CZ and SK, with occasional international travel.
What Do We Offer?
- Challenging role in a leading international automotive engineering company with real business impact and career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package including attractive base salary, performance-based bonus, and variable compensation
- Flexible working arrangements with 25 days annual leave, hybrid work options, and flexible hours
- Comprehensive benefits including meal allowance, pension and life insurance contributions
- Professional development support including language learning programs
- Friendly international company culture with wellbeing programs and Sick Days
Why IDIADA?
IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, testing, and certification services. With over 30 years of experience and a presence in 24 countries, we work with the world's leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers to develop safer, more efficient, and innovative vehicles. Our Czech operation is a key part of our European network, offering exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge automotive projects in a dynamic international environment.
Join us in shaping the future of mobility!