Director, Business Development

Job Responsibilities

• Support FEV Business Development in vehicle & powertrain engineering, intelligent mobility, and software development in the commercial vehicle and mobility supplier market
• Develop and/or strengthen partnerships with local OEMs and suppliers
• Define and execute sales strategies, based on an understanding of the unique challenges faced by our customers under changing market needs in the mobility industry
• Identify & develop new business opportunities and brand awareness through effective networking, including proactive personal interaction and participation in trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions
• Support engineering team in identification of customer requirements and development of proposals to meet or exceed customer expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in business development
• Strong professional network, with connections in the US mobility market
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Self-starter: ability to function in a matrixed, team organization, taking accountability for meeting business objectives with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in mobility engineering, with strong focus on engineering services
• Experience in the sale of services related to powertrain testing
• Experience in the sale of services related to intelligent mobility technologies
• Strong knowledge of the commercial and off-highway vehicle markets