Manager Business Development (m/w/d).

Job Description

Your Role:

As Manager Business Development, you will manage strategic sales initiatives for the European IAM and lead a team that develops and implements measures to foster positive business development through existing and new sales channels. You will report to the Senior Vice President Automotive Aftermarket Europe.

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities across Europe to close market share gaps.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess market potential and develop go-to-market strategies for new products or services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sales targets, market penetration strategies, and expansion plans.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, monitor progress, and report outcomes.
• Address execution gaps within strategic initiatives and implement corrective measures.
• Manage and develop the Business Development Management team to support sales targets.
• Prioritize tasks, plan work and resources effectively within the team.
• Develop and implement measures to enhance business development via existing and new sales channels in the European IAM.
• Ensure competitiveness of the product portfolio through collaboration with internal functions.
• Monitor sales channel and segment performance and derive growth activities.
• Participate in strategy development for the IAM Europe business area.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a global environment.
• Experience in sales and marketing in IAM; first leadership experience is desirable.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Motivated, dynamic, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on complex topics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Personal integrity and confident demeanor.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

We Offer

If you are full of ideas, eager to take responsibility, and want to achieve meaningful results, our company offers a value-driven environment with opportunities for development, exciting projects, and the freedom to use your initiative.

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