Account Manager - Technical Projects (m/w/d)

About Magna

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary: Magna Powertrain

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

About the Role

This position is within Service Technologies (S-TEC). As a globally active sales and service partner in the automotive after-sales sector, we offer a professional environment within an international company.

In your role as Account Manager – Technical Projects (m/f/d), you are a central point of contact for our international trade and industrial customers. Together with our customers and internal contacts, you will develop individual solutions, coordinate customer-specific projects, and support them from the initial idea to implementation.

Your Tasks

• Support of trade customers with a focus on the USA and international industrial customers
• Development of tailor-made technical solutions as well as coordination and support of these projects
• Interface between customers and internal stakeholders
• Building long-term customer relationships and active new customer acquisition
• Preparation, calculation, and follow-up of offers
• Representing the company at trade fairs and customer appointments
• Market-oriented pricing and contribution to price list creation
• Ongoing documentation of sales and project activities
• Development of new sales concepts and strategies

What we're looking for

• Completed technical training (HTL and/or university degree) with sound commercial knowledge
• Experience in technical sales and/or project management, ideally in the automotive/B2B environment
• Proficient in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office
• Very good German and English language skills
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake international business trips (10%)

Your Preferred Qualifications

You combine entrepreneurial thinking with social competence and technical know-how. You recognize customer needs early on and, thanks to your extensive product knowledge, develop tailor-made solutions together with customers. With your proactive, structured approach, you drive projects and customer relationships forward and ensure high customer satisfaction.

Location Benefits

• Health programs, sports, and team events
• Canteen
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Attractive additional benefits and discounts at partner companies

Salary Information

The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the metal collective agreement is at least €3,802.93 gross. In addition, we guarantee market-competitive pay depending on your professional experience and qualifications.

This position will be filled through a personnel service provider.

Join Our Team!

Have we sparked your interest? Become part of our team! We look forward to your online application (magnacareers.com) Your contact person: Sarah Neuroth (sarah.neuroth@magna.com)

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.