Strategic Partnerships Engineer — Outdoor & Fitness Tech

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin's benefit program

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a full-time Engineering Business Development Manager to foster partnerships in the Greater Kansas City area. This role is pivotal in establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships to support product growth across core markets. The successful candidate will have excellent relationship-building skills and a proven background in business development and marketing, with at least 7 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is required, along with expertise in negotiation and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• 5+ years business development and/or marketing experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate partnerships to address business needs.
• Negotiate terms with strategic technology partners.
• Leverage technology to expand the Garmin brand.
• Engage in business development for product innovation.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Technology awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

MBA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a full-time Engineering Business Development Manager to foster partnerships in the Greater Kansas City area. This role is pivotal in establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships to support product growth across core markets. The successful candidate will have excellent relationship-building skills and a proven background in business development and marketing, with at least 7 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business is required, along with expertise in negotiation and communication.