Remote Automotive Growth Hunter & Strategy Lead

DS Smith; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith is looking for a proactive Business Development Manager to join our UK Specialty Cluster team. This role focuses on leading sustainable sales growth strategies in the Automotive sector while collaborating with various internal teams to deliver high-value solutions.

The ideal candidate should have extensive B2B business development experience, ideally in the Automotive ecosystem or packaging industry. Key responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing sales forecasting, and building a robust pipeline of clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in B2B business development with a track record of securing new business.
• Deep knowledge of logistics networks and manufacturing supply chains.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate within complex matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of market segment strategies for sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospective accounts.
• Coordinate with teams for world-class pitches and account playbooks.
• Act as senior point of contact for Automotive clients.
• Establish frameworks for tender responses and post-award transitions.
• Own performance metrics, sales forecasting, and market trend tracking.

Skills

B2B business development experience

Knowledge of Automotive ecosystem

Strong financial skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to navigate complex organizations

Job description

DS Smith is looking for a proactive Business Development Manager to join our UK Specialty Cluster team. This role focuses on leading sustainable sales growth strategies in the Automotive sector while collaborating with various internal teams to deliver high-value solutions.

The ideal candidate should have extensive B2B business development experience, ideally in the Automotive ecosystem or packaging industry. Key responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing sales forecasting, and building a robust pipeline of clients.