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Key Account Manager

On-site in Spain·Added 20 days ago

Gestamp

11 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Gestamp doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • French

    The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Spain

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Titulación superior (Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Ingeniería o similar).” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

The role

We are looking to hire a person responsible for the relationship with the French market, providing technical/economic support and coordinating internal teams based on the customer's needs during the bidding, development, and series production phases of the project, in order to guarantee the group's objectives.

What you'll do

• Act as the main interlocutor with the customer, and coordinate the internal areas involved.
• Lead the complete bidding process (RFQ), including requirements analysis, internal coordination, proposal preparation, and commercial negotiation with the customer.
• Negotiate prices, investments (dies), and commercial conditions, both in the bidding phase and during the life of the project.
• Coordinate the internal preparation and validation of offers with the various divisions, ensuring technical and economic viability (costs, investments, KPIs).
• Monitor awarded projects from the industrialization phase through to series production, guaranteeing compliance with economic, quality, and service objectives.
• Manage project modifications, price updates (materials, productivity, technical changes), and associated renegotiations.
• Manage incidents and claims, leading their analysis, follow-up, and negotiation with the customer.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment between the customer and the organization in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Keep information updated in internal systems and guarantee adequate reporting to stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

Requirements / Qualifications

• Higher degree (Business Administration and Management, Engineering, or similar).
• Fluent level of French and English.
• Previous experience (min. 3 years valued) in a similar position, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Commercial profile, with high negotiation capacity and results orientation.
• Ability to manage complex and dynamic environments, with multiple internal and external interlocutors.
• Versatile and adaptable profile, with the ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Good technical and economic understanding of product (costs, pricing, industrial processes).
• Knowledge of commercial management tools and systems will be valued.

Additional information

• Position based at the corporate headquarters in Bilbao (Boroa).
• Availability to travel occasionally according to business needs (mainly France).

About Gestamp

Gestamp is a global tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal components for the automotive industry, including body-in-white, chassis, and mechanical assemblies. With over 100 manufacturing plants across more than 20 countries and a workforce of over 40,000 employees, the company serves major car manufacturers worldwide and is a leader in its sector.

Headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, Gestamp has a strong local presence with multiple facilities across the country, including its main engineering and R&D centers. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, and it offers international professionals opportunities to work in a global environment with cross-border projects and career development paths.

Industry
Automotive Parts
Founded
1997
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Bilbao, Spain
In Spain
Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Gestamp is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, offering a chance to work in the Basque Country, known for its strong industrial tradition and high quality of life.
  • The company operates globally, providing opportunities for international mobility and cross-border collaboration.
  • Gestamp invests heavily in R&D, with innovation centers in Spain, Germany, and other countries, making it attractive for engineers and technicians.
  • As a tier-1 supplier, Gestamp works with major automotive brands, offering exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • The company offers roles in maintenance, SAP management, and line operations, which are in demand in the automotive sector.
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