Fleet Key Account Manager (All genders welcome)

at  Kia Europe GmbH

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree - Preferably in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in B2B key account management or sales, ideally in automotive.
• Proven success with international accounts, sales performance, and client relationships.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, financial forecasting, and multi-market European dynamics.
• Fleet sales or OEM/aftermarket background preferred.

SKILLS:

• Sales and negotiation expertise in driving strategies and managing complex international contracts.
• Strategic thinker with experience in market entry strategies and growth plans.
• Strong in customer relationship management, nurturing long-term partnerships.
• Culturally adaptable with a solid understanding of diverse European markets.
• Proficient in project management, coordinating sales, marketing, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking performance metrics and market trends using CRM and Excel.
• Financially savvy in pricing, profit margins, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills for effective presentation of ideas and results.
• Solution-oriented with problem-solving abilities in international sales.
  This role requires a combination of strong business acumen, international exposure, and technical knowledge to effectively drive growth across various European markets while maintaining the high standards of the Kia brand.

WHO ARE WE?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.
Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.
Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.
Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

OTHER DUTIES

Perform additional tasks as directed by Kia EU management.