VP, Strategic Growth — EV & Automotive Tech

Triz Engineering Solutions; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision options

401K plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Triz Engineering Solutions seeks a VP of Business Development to lead strategic growth and partnerships in the Americas. The role requires developing new revenue streams, managing key OEM/Tier1 relationships, and driving market expansion with credible leadership and a data-driven approach.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, coach sales talent, and shape the company’s external narrative, building long-term value in a fast-moving engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Technical or business undergraduate degree; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in business development, strategy, or commercial leadership roles within technology or engineering sectors.
• Proven track record of selling complex engineering-services engagements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships while nurturing and expanding existing partnerships.
• Develop new business opportunities for Triz to generate external revenue streams and drive strong commercial growth.
• Lead the business development strategy to attract and retain clients through showing the Triz value proposition in close coordination with marketing.
• Position Triz as the preferred, end-to-end commercial vehicle engineering partner, enhancing its brand and market presence.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Strategic selling

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Triz Engineering Solutions seeks a VP of Business Development to lead strategic growth and partnerships in the Americas. The role requires developing new revenue streams, managing key OEM/Tier1 relationships, and driving market expansion with credible leadership and a data-driven approach.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, coach sales talent, and shape the company’s external narrative, building long-term value in a fast-moving engineering environment.