Business Development Specialis

Purpose: Company: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation

Division: SVAC - P - Powertrain

Req ID: 43153

Position Title: Business Development Specialis

Company Description:
Siemens VDO Automotive is a $10 billion tier-one supplier of automotive and electrical-electronic systems and components with applications covering gasoline and diesel powertrain systems, safety and body electronics, electric motor drives and interior and infotainment systems.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

Job Description:


Function:


General mission to retain, acquire and expand the Diesel Systems business portfolio in the Ford/ITEC customer segment group and ensure targets for division and region for sales growth, profitbility and strategy are adherred to.

Working to commercially support programs within the Ford Motor Company and International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC) customer segment of Siemens VDO Diesel Systems North America

Level of contact internally to Project Managers, Calculation, Management, and Key Account Managers. Externally to customer departments as required. Globally to other Diesel Systems Locations.



Tasks:


Lead, manage and execute the new business acquisitions for assigned strategic projects in the customer segment Ford/ITEC.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal colleagues and corresponding customer departments.

Responsible to participate in Business Development team task for completion of sales planning, market stdies, competitor analysis, customer business performance/satisfaction, change management support, contract reviews, customer workshops, technology shows.



Knowledge:


Understands a generic acquisition process and key milestones

Basic appreciation for mechanics of financial business indicators

Understanding of Automotive Powertrain and customer related trends is beneficial.



Experience:


Planning and execution of successful business acquisitions.

Understand basic requirements of project management and milestones used in the Automotive industry.

Experience of Powertrain automotive technologies is preferred.

Typically experienced in commercial negotiations with automotive manufacturers purchasing departments.

Able to communicate and work within multi cultural and cross regional team framework.



Capabilities:


Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Networking Skills, Initiative, Result Orientation



Requirements:


At least 5yrs experience working in Automotive industry, preferably in a commercial customer facing role.

Must have a Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree preferred.

Travel to customers will be required. (medium level)

German language skills are beneficial.



 

Compensation:
There is assistance available for relocation.
Job Requirements:
Travel Percentage: 30%


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