The Asst Manager Business Development will lead growth initiatives for our
moulding and stamping division, focused on auto component manufacturing. The
role demands expertise in the auto industry supply chain, particularly in securing
OEM and Tier 1 supplier clients, managing technical sales cycles, and expanding
into new automotive market segments. The candidate will drive strategic
partnerships and revenue growth by promoting our precision moulding and metal
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies specific to the auto component moulding and stamping sector.
- Diversification of current portfolio.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2
- Manage the entire sales cyclefrom lead generation and technical
- discussions to contract negotiation and closing deals.
- Handle the complete RFQ process: receive, analyze, coordinate internally
- with engineering and production, prepare costing,prepare competitive and
- accurate quotations, and follow up with prospective customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key automotive industry
- stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to tailor solutions as per
- client requirements and support quotations and technical proposals.
- Monitor auto industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape
- to anticipate market needs.
- Prepare market analysis, forecasts, and sales reports to guide strategic
- decisions and report to senior management.
- Represent the company in auto industry exhibitions, trade shows, and
- networking events to enhance brand presence.
- Lead and mentor junior sales and business development staff as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive
- Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in business development or sales
- within the auto component manufacturing sector, specifically moulding and
- Strong understanding of the automotive supply chain and OEM/Tier 1 buying
- processes.
- Proven experience in RFQ management, quotation preparation, and bid
- follow-up in an industrial manufacturing context.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and developing long-term
- client relationships in auto component manufacturing.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with technical
- Proficient in CRM software, MS Office, and sales analytics tools.
- Willingness to travel frequently to client sites and industry events.
- Relationship building with automotive OEMs, suppliers, and aftermarket
- partners.
- RFQ process management and quote preparation excellence.
- Results-driven with a consultative approach to client engagement.
Industry - Automotive Manufacturing Moulding & Stamping.