Strategic Market Development Manager - France

AUTEL Automotive Intelligence – Europe; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Autel Europe is seeking an experienced Strategic Market Development Manager to strengthen its presence in France and across Europe. You will develop strategic partnerships, build relationships with automotive aftermarket ecosystems, and identify market opportunities in AI, ADAS, EV, diagnostics, and smart mobility.

You will engage with industry platforms, events, and associations while coordinating with sales, product, and marketing teams to translate insights into growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in market development, strategic partnerships, business development, industry relations, or external engagement.
• Strong knowledge of the European automotive aftermarket ecosystem and its players.
• Professional proficiency in English; French or other European languages are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive market development, strategic partnerships, external engagement, and thought leadership for Autel across Europe.
• Represent Autel Europe at industry events, trade shows, conferences, association meetings, and partner activities across Europe.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, industry associations, automotive aftermarket networks, and key ecosystem stakeholders.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and opportunities across the European automotive aftermarket.
• Support the development of new business areas in Europe, including AI, ADAS, EV, diagnostics, and smart mobility solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align market insights with business priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Market analysis

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Engineering, International Business, or related field

Job description

Employment type: Full-time

Driven by Intelligence. Powered for the Future.

Autel is a global tech innovator in automotive diagnostics and smart mobility. With 2,000+ talents across 70+ countries, we fuse AI, big data, and cloud technologies to drive the next generation of intelligent vehicles.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Market Development Manager to strengthen Autel’s presence and industry influence in France. This role will focus on developing strategic partnerships, building relationships across the automotive aftermarket ecosystem, identifying market trends and new business opportunities, and representing Autel through key industry platforms and activities.

What You’ll Do

• Drive market development, strategic partnerships, external engagement, and thought leadership for Autel across Europe.
• Represent Autel Europe at industry events, trade shows, conferences, association meetings, and partner activities across Europe.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, industry associations, automotive aftermarket networks, and key ecosystem stakeholders.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and new business opportunities across the European automotive aftermarket.
• Support the development of new business areas in Europe, including AI, ADAS, EV, diagnostics, and smart mobility solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product, technical support, and management, to align market insights with business priorities.

You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Engineering, International Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in market development, strategic partnerships, business development, industry relations, or external engagement within the automotive aftermarket or a closely related industry.
• Strong understanding of European automotive aftermarket, including associations, workshops, distributors, service networks, technology providers, and ecosystem partners.
• An excellent communicator and presenter, with strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to represent Autel externally.
• Market-oriented and commercially aware, with the ability to identify trends and translate insights into business opportunities.
• Professional proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in French or other European languages are a strong plus.

Why Join Autel

• Join a fast-growing, technology-driven company transforming vehicle diagnostics and smart mobility across Europe.
• Take ownership of a strategic role focused on market influence, partnerships, and long-term business growth.
• Work on future-oriented areas including AI, ADAS, EV, diagnostics, and intelligent mobility solutions.
• Play a key role in strengthening Autel’s presence and industry impact in the German and European markets.