Job Description
Automotive Account Director (d/m/f)
Paris, France

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

 

  • Strategic Leadership: Set and execute the global account strategy, driving pipeline, bookings, and revenue in new and existing customer projects
  • Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with C‑suite and senior leaders across the customer organization. Regularly engage in high‑level QBRs
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Lead and orchestrate internal and external teams (product marketing, development, quality, legal, etc.) to generate demand at the customer with innovative products, provide technical consulting, and drive further development for customer-specific projects
  • Functional leadership: Lead local account managers through guidance, support and assistance in escalations; training; motivating and developing the team
  • Operational customer management: Respond to customer inquiries, continuously analysing customer needs, and advising customers across our entire product and solutions portfolio
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts


Who we are looking for


  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in sales / key account management;
  • Proven experience in strategic account management and semiconductor electronics
  • Excellent command of English and French; proficiency in German is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills, confident manner, negotiation and sales skills with a strong results- and success-oriented mindset
  • Background in the automotive sector, with a solid understanding of industry dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural, cross‑functional environments
  • Competence with MS Office, SAP, Salesforce

 

 

We kindly ask you to submit resumes in English. Thank you!

 


Please contact Julia Zajac for further information via JULIA.ZAJAC@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +48 (61) 8809988.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  23083
Posting Start Date:  4/8/26
Job Family:  Sales
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  ams OSRAM France
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Department:  GSS Automotive Strategic Key Account Management

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.