Junior Sales Manager Automotive

About Hanwha Advanced Materials\n\nAt Hanwha Advanced Materials, we are shaping the future of mobility through innovative and sustainable material solutions for battery, exterior, and interior automotive applications. To strengthen our European sales activities, we are looking for a Sales professional with proven experience in the automotive supplier industry who is ready to grow in an international environment.\n\n### Your Key Responsibilities\n\nCustomer Management & Business Development\n\n* Manage and expand relationships with European OEM and Tier-1 customers\n* Lead customer communication, meetings, and negotiations independently\n* Handle escalations, commercial discussions, and pricing topics\n\nAutomotive Project Management\n\n* Support projects across the full lifecycle -- from RFQ to SOP and ramp-up\n* Drive change management activities within ongoing programs\n* Collaborate closely with global production plants and HQ in Korea\n\nCommercial & Sales Operations\n\n* Prepare quotations, cost calculations, and technical coordination\n* Support trade fairs, customer events, and sales initiatives\n* Contribute to digital and social media activities in the automotive sector\n\n### Your Profile -- What We Are Looking For\n\n* Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the automotive industry (OEMs- and/or Tier-1-business)\n* Strong exposure to OEM customer structures and project business\n* Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering\n* Fluent English and German (C1 level or higher)\n* Customer-focused mindset with a structured, results-driven working style\n* Valid work and residence permit for Germany\n* Nice to have: Korean or Czech language skills\n* Nice to have: Experience with digital sales or LinkedIn/social media engagement\n\n### What We Offer\n\n* International environment within a global Korean technology group\n* Innovative projects focused on sustainability and next-generation mobility\n* Flexible working hours, hybrid setup and 30 days of vacation\n* Strong onboarding and development opportunities\n* Real ownership and room to grow within a dynamic organization\n\nReady to help shape the future of mobility?\n\nSend your application including CV, certificates, salary expectations, and earliest starting date to saseok@hanwha.com or apply here on LinkedIn.\n\n#Automotive #Sales #OEM #Tier1 #Mobility #Hiring #Frankfurt #HanwhaAdvancedMaterials