Are you ready to drive strategic growth and play a key role in shaping the commercial future of Q8Oils?

As a Global Sector Manager Automotive, you will be at the forefront of our global growth strategy, driving market expansion, optimizing distributor networks, and building key partnerships with OEMs, fleet operators, and retailers. In this high-impact role, you will combine strategic vision, leadership, and a hands-on approach to create meaningful impact in an international and dynamic environment. You will lead a team of sales professionals, ensuring commercial excellence and long-term business success.

What will you do as a Global Sector Manager Automotive?

Strategic Vision & Market Expansion:

• Develop and execute global commercial strategies to accelerate revenue growth and strengthen market positioning.
• Identify, analyze, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in key international markets.
• Drive innovation in go-to-market strategies, ensuring optimal routes to market.
   

Key Account & Distributor Management:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with OEMs, fleet operators, purchasing organizations, lubricant distributors, and retail networks.
• Negotiate complex contracts, pricing models, and long-term agreements to optimize business performance.
• Develop and oversee global distributor business plans, ensuring alignment with strategic sales objectives.
   

Leadership & People Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global sales team, driving a culture of commercial excellence and accountability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with marketing, R&D, finance, and supply chain to deliver on commercial goals.
• Inspire innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the team remains agile and forward-thinking.
   

Performance & Revenue Optimization:

• Define, track, and optimize KPIs to measure and enhance commercial success.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to drive insights and inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop pricing and revenue models that balance market competitiveness with profitability.
   

What defines you:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in international sales and commercial strategy within the automotive lubricants sector.
• A strong leader with exceptional people management skills, capable of developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Proven expertise in negotiating high-value contracts, managing distributor networks, and executing strategic market expansions.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, business intelligence platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
• Willingness to travel internationally (±40%) to drive business growth and strengthen key partnerships.
   

What Q8 offers you:

• A strategic role with high visibility at the management level, allowing you to make a real impact in a global organization.
• The opportunity to drive ambitious growth plans and advance toward senior leadership roles.
• Collaboration with top-tier professionals across marketing, R&D, and commercial strategy.
• A competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment with hybrid working options.

Ready to make an impact?

Click ‘Apply’ and step into a strategic leadership role that shapes the future of automotive lubricants.