Sales & Business Development Manager (mwd)
Salzgitter - Germany
Job Summary
Hungry for challenges Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!
OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems customized complex modules lighting systems clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a 11.5 billion economic revenue in 2025 a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers OPmobility relies on its 38100 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including gasoline diesel hybrids plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business OPmobility is developing battery packs electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.
Our ambition Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrows clean and connected car.
As a Sales & Business DevelopmentManager (m/f/d) you drive the growth ofOPmobilityselectrificationbusinessby structuring and accelerating commercial development across new and existing team is in Salzgitter.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Key accountmanagement:governance escalation and commercial steering
- Lead the local Sales Team on all commercial aspects including business development existingbusinessandservice:
- Dailycoaching and development of the workflows reporting routines and performance.
- Define implement and continuously adapt sales and business development strategies aligned withOPmobilitysglobalobjectives Build andmaintainshort MidLong-termpipeline with clear growth indicators.
- Identify prioritize and penetrate new markets with a strong focus on fragmented customer landscapes
- Managetheentire sales cycle from prospecting to acquisition. This includes negotiating pricing and conditions for existing and targeted businesses. Drafting contracts understanding of Service Levelagreement andoperational KPIs ensuring compliance of contract internally.
- Lead RFQ processes including coordination with internal stakeholders and contribute to a strong technical and commercial pitch
- Analyze market trends customer needs and competitive positioning toidentifygrowth opportunities
- RepresentOPmobilityat trade shows exhibitions and key industry events to strengthen brand visibility and generate leads
- Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with customers including key decision-makers and technical stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations and technical solutions
- Coordinate with internal functions (sales technical support finance project teams) to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction
- Contribute to structuring and improving internal sales processes tools and best practiceswith known standard ISO and IRIS
- Monitor performance through KPIs and provide regular reporting and recommendations to management
Competencies &Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Proven experienceof 5 yearsin Sales Business Development or Bid/Project Management within an industrial environment
- Ideally experience in electrification battery systems automotive or mobility sectors
- Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and technical products
- Ability to define and execute market strategies in a dynamic and evolving environment
- First experience in team coordination mentoring or leadership
- Effective communicationandstronginterpersonal skills
- Business acumen and strong analytical mindset
- Structured proactive and results-oriented with strong prioritization skills
- Curiosity and ability to navigate complex and evolving environments
- Fluent in an advantage.
As a responsible company OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Looks are everything for Plastic Omnium, maker of auto exterior panels, exterior trim, bumpers, and fuel systems. Its automotive parts account for the majority of sales, with major customers including GM and Nissan. Part of the group's growing urban systems segment, subsidiary Plastic ... View more