Business Development Manager

Langham; Michigan; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

Langham is hiring a Business Development Manager focused on automotive simulation technology. This strategic role involves expanding sales across North America, necessitating expertise in technical sales and the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in business development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within automotive engineering.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and C-suite decision-makers.
• Established network in OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and ADAS developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand presence within OEMs and suppliers.
• Drive the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation.
• Present and demonstrate simulation technology to clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship Building

Communication

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Automotive Simulation

Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Our client delivers cutting-edge simulation technology to automotive manufacturers, OEMs, and ADAS developers. Their high-fidelity simulation solutions support vehicle development, testing, and validation, helping clients reduce costs, improve safety, and accelerate innovation.

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive sales of simulation solutions across North America. This role requires a strategic salesperson with an understanding of the automotive industry sales cycle, who has a track record in technical sales within automotive engineering, vehicle development, software, ADAS or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand presence within OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and ADAS developers.
• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with key decision-makers within engineering, R&D, and procurement teams.
• Present and demonstrate simulation technology, articulating their value proposition in vehicle development, validation, and virtual testing.
• Drive the full sales cycle, from lead generation and proposal development to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure client requirements are fully understood and solutions are tailored accordingly.
• Represent at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to generate leads and market awareness.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within automotive engineering, simulation, or software industries.
• Established network, or ability to develop a network, within OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and ADAS developers.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and C suite decision-makers.
• Experience managing a high-value, consultative sales cycle.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across North America for client meetings and industry events.

Desirable but not essential

• Knowledge of vehicle simulation, testing, and validation
• Background in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or simulation technology.
• Experience working with vehicle dynamics, ADAS validation, or virtual prototyping solutions.
• Familiarity with automotive development tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, rFpro, CarMaker, dSPACE, or VI-grade).

Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing

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