- Build relationships with the Interior Segment Business Centres to understand key technologies and services that can be offered to customers.
- Work closely with the UK leadership, Sales and Project Management teams to identify and analyse new and existing customers (due diligence including company size, financial stability, key technologies, etc.) within the UK market and develop appropriate strategies for approaching them.
- Leverage customer and market insights to help shape the UK team's strategy and long-term vision.
- Initiate and maintain relationships with new and existing stakeholders to ensure that opportunities are brought to the business and deliver clear, concise information to both internal and external teams.
- Support the quote management team (Project Management, Sales, Quality, Engineering) and drive the quote process to respond accurately, timely and competitively to customer requests.
- Educate and inform customers of the competencies, experience and portfolio offered (both locally and globally).
- Previous experience in Business Development/Management, Sales, Marketing and/or Technical Engineering.
- Good technical knowledge of electronics development and deployment of software, ideally in an automotive environment.
- Entrepreneurial capabilities and interest.
- Excellent communication skills, strong customer orientation and ability to motivate people.
- Good knowledge of MS Office Tools, MS Project, SAP or similar.
- Willingness and ability to travel (both UK and EU).
- German speaking would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving license required for the position.
Automotive Business Development Manager - Lichfield, United Kingdom - European Recruitment
Description
Automotive Business Development Manager
European Recruitment are working closely with a leading automotive Tier 1, based in the Birmingham area, who are looking for an experienced Automotive Business Development Manager to join their team.
In this role you'll play a pivotal role in guiding customers through the quotation process. A strong passion for technology is essential as you will serve as the primary liaison for addressing all technical inquiries from customers during the acquisition phase.
Responsibilities as Automotive Business Development Manager:
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