Director, Business Development

FEV North America, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An engineering services firm is seeking a Director in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to lead business development in vehicle and powertrain engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in business development with strong networking skills in the US mobility market. This full-time role involves supporting engineering teams and executing sales strategies. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development.
• Strong professional network in the US mobility market.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FEV Business Development in vehicle & powertrain engineering.
• Develop partnerships with local OEMs.
• Define and execute sales strategies based on market needs.
• Identify & develop new business opportunities through networking.
• Support engineering in identifying customer requirements.

Skills

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Job description

Overview

Take the next step in your technical sales career by becoming a part of the FEV North America Business Development team. FEV North America, Inc. is part of the FEV Group, an internationally recognized propulsion and vehicle engineering company that supplies solutions to the global transportation industry.

We are looking for driven individuals with experience in engineering services business development to bring FEV’s innovative mobility solutions to customers in a broad range of industries, including automotive, marine, recreation, commercial, rail, and off‑highway.

Job Responsibilities

• Support FEV Business Development in vehicle & powertrain engineering, intelligent mobility, and software development in the commercial vehicle and mobility supplier market
• Develop and/or strengthen partnerships with local OEMs and suppliers
• Define and execute sales strategies, based on an understanding of the unique challenges faced by our customers under changing market needs in the mobility industry
• Identify & develop new business opportunities and brand awareness through effective networking, including proactive personal interaction and participation in trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions
• Support engineering team in identification of customer requirements and development of proposals to meet or exceed customer expectations

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development
• Strong professional network, with connections in the US mobility market
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Self‑starter: ability to function in a matrixed, team organization, taking accountability for meeting business objectives with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in mobility engineering, with strong focus on engineering services
• Experience in the sale of services related to powertrain testing
• Experience in the sale of services related to intelligent mobility technologies

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering, Sales, and Business Development

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)