Electrification BD Manager – Battery & OEM Growth (EU)

Approach People Recruitment; Roermond; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is helping a client in the Roermond area recruit a New Business Development Manager Electrification. You will drive battery and electrification sales across Western Europe and build relationships with OEMs and partners.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50%. Fluency in English is required, with Dutch or German a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or technical sales within electrification or batteries is preferred.
• Ability to create and execute strategic plans with OEMs and technology partners.
• Strong market insight and ability to drive growth across Western Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new OEMs and technology partners to grow the electrification customer base.
• Support internal engine sales teams in introducing battery solutions to existing clients.
• Advise clients on battery technologies, installation, and use cases.
• Develop and implement growth strategies to increase revenue and gross margin.
• Monitor market and competitor developments to inform decisions.
• Build and present custom sales and marketing strategies for opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams on initiatives.
• Manage budgets and selling expenses effectively.
• Mentor other sales colleagues in business development.
• Travel up to 50% across Western Europe to visit prospects and partners.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Approach People Recruitment is helping a client in the Roermond area recruit a New Business Development Manager Electrification. You will drive battery and electrification sales across Western Europe and build relationships with OEMs and partners.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50%. Fluency in English is required, with Dutch or German a plus.