As a Business Development Manager, you will provide sales growth through the acquisition of new accounts for A2MAC1 EMEA. You will manage day-to-day development activities and will deliver on strategic business targets for the region. You will proactively seek to expand A2Mac1 business and will reach within assigned customer segment as assigned by the executive team.
Analysis & Communication of business opportunities :
- Formulates specific strategic business development plans according to the company's business strategies to expand the market
- Guide and supervise market research and evaluation, fully analyze market and customer needs, customize product solutions
Identification and approach of prospects :
Drive new business by identifying, targeting, and acquiring prospective clients in the automotive industry, including OEMs, part manufacturers, and suppliers.Take responsibility for the entire new client acquisition process, from initial outreach through closing, focusing on establishing long-term partnerships.Build a strong pipeline by proactively hunting for new business opportunities, understanding the unique challenges and needs of prospective clients, and presenting the A2MAC1 value proposition.Develop and maintain high-level relationships with decision-makers across potential client organizations.Collaborate with technical account managers to customize pitches and respond to RFPs, ensuring A2MAC1’s unique solutions align with customer requirements.Development of offers and contracts for potential clients :
Negotiate and sign offers contractsAssist in collecting overdue accounts and invoicesMaintain detailed updated status in the CRM system and report accurately on forecastKnowledge Improvement :
Create appropriate sales tools / channels to promote business growthKeep abreast of competitors' dynamic changes and keep alert to competitors' products and pricing in the target marketProvide other services and duties as directed by management discretionRequirements
PROFILE REQUIRED
Professional Background
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, technology, automotive engineering, or a related field.3-5 years of business development experience, with a track record of acquiring new customers in the automotive or related industry.Skills & Abilities
Have experience developing deep relationship with local SupplierFamiliar with developing new Tier 1-2 accountsManage and prioritize own workload with minimal direct supervisionHave a strategic and out-of-the-box visionAbility to deal with a complex and changing environmentExcellent customer relationship managementCritical and problem-solving skillsInterpersonal, communication and business skillsOrganized, disciplined and thoroughFluent in English. German and a central European language eg Czech, Polish are a plusAbility to travel