Manager Business Development (m/w/d).

TN Germany; Ludwigsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Business Development to spearhead strategic sales initiatives across Europe. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define sales targets and market strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in both German and English. Join a value-driven environment that encourages initiative and offers exciting projects with the freedom to make a significant impact.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in a global sales and marketing environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with leadership experience.

Aufgaben

• Manage strategic sales initiatives for the European IAM.
• Lead a team to develop and implement business development measures.

Kenntnisse

Sales and Marketing

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Your Role:

As Manager Business Development, you will manage strategic sales initiatives for the European IAM and lead a team that develops and implements measures to foster positive business development through existing and new sales channels. You will report to the Senior Vice President Automotive Aftermarket Europe.

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across Europe to close market share gaps.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess market potential and develop go-to-market strategies for new products or services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sales targets, market penetration strategies, and expansion plans.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, monitor progress, and report outcomes.
• Address execution gaps within strategic initiatives and implement corrective measures.
• Manage and develop the Business Development Management team to support sales targets.
• Prioritize tasks, plan work and resources effectively within the team.
• Develop and implement measures to enhance business development via existing and new sales channels in the European IAM.
• Ensure competitiveness of the product portfolio through collaboration with internal functions.
• Monitor sales channel and segment performance and derive growth activities.
• Participate in strategy development for the IAM Europe business area.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a global environment.
• Experience in sales and marketing in IAM; first leadership experience is desirable.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Motivated, dynamic, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on complex topics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Personal integrity and confident demeanor.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

We Offer

If you are full of ideas, eager to take responsibility, and want to achieve meaningful results, our company offers a value-driven environment with opportunities for development, exciting projects, and the freedom to use your initiative.