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Business Development Manager - EV Components - REMOTE

Michael Page · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
Business Development$120k–$140k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join a growing international organization with multiple business units. Develop new business in the EV market.

Job Description

  • Identify new business and product development opportunities that drive sustainable growth and profitability
  • Conduct market research to define current and future market needs, including direct engagement with customers and prospective customers
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Analyze existing and emerging markets to uncover new opportunities
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable inputs for engineering and technical teams to support rapid solution development
  • Support leadership with planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and problem-solving initiatives
  • Monitor competitive activity and market trends, providing regular insights to leadership and internal stakeholders
  • Create and execute short-term and long-range plans to increase market penetration and sales within targeted segments
  • Prepare and deliver recurring status and performance updates by product line or market segment
  • Collaborate with original equipment manufacturers, design partners, and contract manufacturers to develop new applications and solutions
  • Drive revenue growth through targeted sales efforts, market expansion, and customer-driven innovation strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline; MBA preferred
  • Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to identify market and technology trends
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards)
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or market expansion roles
  • Proven ability to create and deliver effective presentations to both existing and prospective customers
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated marketing and negotiation capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple initiatives, and perform well under pressure
  • Demonstrated creativity in developing new ideas, strategies, and solutions
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 50%
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in a highly autonomous environment

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to identify market and technology trends
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards)
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or market expansion roles
  • Proven ability to create and deliver effective presentations to both existing and prospective customers
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated marketing and negotiation capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple initiatives, and perform well under pressure
  • Demonstrated creativity in developing new ideas, strategies, and solutions
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 50%
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in a highly autonomous environment

Skills

  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Market and technology trend identification
  • Business development and sales experience
  • Effective presentation creation and delivery
  • Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management and time management
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Travel and autonomy

Benefits

  • $120,000 - $140,000 base, pending experience
  • Bonus structure based on individual and company sales
  • Healthcare, vision, dental insurance plans
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • Career development opportunities as being part of a growing multinational organization

Pay

  • $120,000 - $140,000 base, pending experience

Schedule

  • Not specified

Contact

Contact: Will Smith
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7063467

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