Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies About us:Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.Exide Technologies’ Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer’s top brands.About the job:For Automotive division in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal at the earliest possible date we are looking for a Key Account, reporting to the Sales Manager Portugal Automotive.What will your daily responsibilities include in this role? • Responsible for the Key Account Groups (IKA Trade).• Ensure the management of the entire business area and all related national clients.• Conduct negotiations in accordance with the company’s defined guidelines.• Possess negotiation skills and provide support to special clients or specific accounts.• Perform budget control.• Ensure monthly monitoring of results based on data provided by the commercial area.• Enter data into the Blue Yonder system.What we ask for:University degree in Business, Engineer or similar.A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the automotive industry with market knowledge.Fluent in English.Proactive communication with colleagues and customersAvailability to travel.What we offer:We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing division within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:Competitive compensation and car service.Flexible working hours system.Annual holidays: 23 days.Subsidized meals.Pension Plan financed by the employer.Medical Services according Exide protocols.Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities.Access to Gamelearn platform.Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.Contribute to innovative projects.A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!Our energy: It’s you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.Exide Technologies – Energizing a new world