Regional Business Development Director - Europe (m/f/d)

Magna International Limited; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Munich or Europe-wide locations is seeking a Regional Business Development Director. You will lead the pursuit of new business, guide regional product strategy, and work with OEMs, suppliers and Magna divisions to drive growth.

The role requires 8+ years of combined engineering and business experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to develop business cases. Travel and cross-functional leadership are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related engineering and business experience.
• Strong technical presentation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual preferred English and regional language.
• Ability to develop and evaluate business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional business development for a major product area in Europe.
• Create and execute target pursuit processes for new business and partnerships.
• Support future product development, sales planning, and potential acquisitions/ divestitures.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs, suppliers and divisions to identify technology and supply needs.
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing to pursue new business targets and RFQs.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Eng)

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Eng/Finance

MBA or Engineering Master’s

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

For our location in Munich or any other Exteriors location in Europe we are looking for a

Regional Business Development Director - Europe (m/f/d)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Regional Business Development Director will be assigned to a major product area as the lead business expert for a specific geographic region. The key function of the Business Development Director is to create and execute the target pursuit process for new business, assist in future product development and sales planning as well as assist in acquisitions, partnerships, reorganizations or divestitures for the region as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:_ _

• Collection and analysis of customer insights, competitor intelligence, product trends and industry developments in support of Magna’s current and future product planning and forecasting.

• Assessment of market needs for new products, processes and technologies, and development of strategic recommendations to enhance Magna’s regional capabilities for products, processes and techniques in pursuit of new business opportunities.

• Development and evaluation of business cases to achieve new growth objectives, including target identification, financial modeling, greenfield/brownfield assessments, investment needs, and risk and impact assessments.

• Development and maintenance of relationships with regional OEM customers, suppliers and divisions that support Magna’s ability to be successful, including specific engagement with OEM engineering, purchasing and planning groups to understand technology and supply needs.

• Implementation of the regional strategy for commercialization of top innovations, along with guidance of new developments toward commercial opportunities.

• Development and execution, in conjunction with Sales & Marketing Resources and the relevant divisions, of a successful strategy for pursuing new business targets in line with the business plan.

• Coordination with Sales to maintain a clear view of upcoming RFQs and customer strategies in support of advanced planning and quotation preparation.

• Support, in conjunction with Corporate Development, of M&A and greenfield development and planning activities, including monitoring and researching potential targets, coordination of due diligence processes, and coordination of greenfield/brownfield planning.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or related field; Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/Knowledge:

• 8+ years of related experience (engineering and business) and strong technical presentation experience.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred (English and Regional Language).
• Excellent business acumen with a strong understanding of commercial and operational drivers within the automotive industry.
• Ability to develop and evaluate business cases.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and foster effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Methodical, structured and systematic working approach, combined with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, demonstrating resilience, composure and a high level of stress tolerance.
• High degree of self-motivation, with a hands-on mindset and the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Ability to think commercially, innovatively, conceptually and strategically.
• Time flexibility and willingness to travel.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors