About this role
About the Role This is a strategic Sales leadership role based in Plzeň, acting as the central interface between Lear and AUDI within the VW Group. You will oversee projects from pre-series to series production, manage acquisition projects, and steer quotations and negotiations to secure customer commitments. What You'll Do
- Act as the central interface between Lear and AUDI, representing customer-specific requirements and interests.
- Oversee ongoing projects from pre-series to series production and spare parts, maintaining direct contact with the OEM.
- Take responsibility for the successful execution of acquisition projects.
- Independently prepare quotations in collaboration with internal departments; manage contract reviews, quotation follow-ups, and negotiations.
- Handle change management processes including commercial assessment, negotiation, and implementation of technical product modifications.
- Strategically plan and conduct customer relationship management as part of your core responsibilities.
- Monitor business performance by identifying deviations, conducting competitive analyses, and gathering customer-related data for sales and marketing planning. What We're Looking For
- Degree in engineering or business administration.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in Sales management within the VW Group (Audi preferred).
- Ideally in Lear’s direct market environment.
- Initial knowledge in product development, manufacturing processes, or quality management for trim.
- Enjoy taking initiative and working independently within a team.
- Ability to analyze complex and evolving tasks.
- Strong communication skills in English; German language knowledge would be a strong plus.
- Enjoy building customer relationships and establishing a trustful cooperation basis.
- Willingness to travel as required. Nice to Have
- German language skills would be a strong plus. Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Flexible working hours
- 5 weeks of vacation
- Bonuses for life and work anniversaries
- Commuting allowance
- Meal allowance
- Employer pension contribution
- Free-time vouchers – Sodexo/Pluxee Flexipasses
- Discounted T-Mobile tariffs for you and family members
- Multisport card and Makro card
- Free tickets (Ice hockey, football, theatre)