Business Development Manager - Automotive Electrification Europe

 Posted 16 hours ago
     
5-10 years experience
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Drive new business growth for the Automotive Electrification portfolio by focusing on battery protection solutions for European Tier customers. Lead early-stage customer discussions and coordinate internal teams to deliver strategic sales growth.
The Business Development Manager will drive new business growth for Sensata’s Automotive Electrification portfolio, with a focus on battery protection solutions across European automotive Tier customers.
This role focuses on building pipeline, identifying new opportunities, and positioning Sensata in early-stage customer programs within a dynamic and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a new business acquisition strategy across key European automotive Tier customers
  • Build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in electrification and battery protection
  • Act as the primary commercial interface for assigned prospects and accounts
  • Engage cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing
  • Lead early-stage customer discussions, particularly with engineering teams during development phases
  • Coordinate internal teams to ensure effective solution positioning and proposal delivery
  • Deliver sales growth aligned with business targets and long-term strategic goals

Required Experience

  • 5–10 years in Business Development / Sales in Automotive sector
  • Proven experience in new business acquisition (hunter profile)
  • Experience working with automotive Tier suppliers and/or OEM ecosystem
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to automotive electrification, battery systems, or electronics
  • Technical understanding enabling discussions with engineering teams
  • Experience managing multi-country European accounts

Key Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen and pipeline creation mindset
  • Ability to navigate complex, matrix organizations
  • High personal drive, resilience, and adaptability
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent Germany and English

Location:

  • Germany

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