Business Development Manager - Automotive (f/m/d)

100.000 Produkte und Werkzeuge aus den starken Metallen Wolfram und Molybdän: das ist seit über 100 Jahren unsere Mission und unsere Leidenschaft, die 11.000 Mitarbeiter:innen aller Welt teilen.

Wir von der Plansee Group haben noch viel vor – und werden mit Ihnen noch besser! Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams!

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will report to the business segment manager automotive. In your responsibility you will identify and develop new business opportunities within the global automotive industry, build long-term customer relationships, including contracting and frame agreements and drive sustainable growth for our cutting tools and manufacturing solutions.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Automotive sector and define sustainable growth strategies

• Build, maintain and expand strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers and key industry stakeholders

• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive activities and emerging technologies to identify growth potential

• Continous development of machining solutions to be recognized as best in class in close cooperation with Sales, Product Management, Application Engineering, R&D and Operations

• Lead customer projects, generate strategic business plans, business reviews, forecasts and presentations on market developments, opportunities and business performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field; MBA is considered an advantage

• Several years of experience in Business Development, Key Account Management or Technical Sales within the Automotive, Manufacturing or Industrial sector

• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills combined with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset

• Professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written; additional German language skills are an advantage

• Willingness to travel internationally

We offer:

• Work in an innovative, internationally operating family-owned company with a strong commitment to sustainability and long-term success.

• Take ownership of exciting customer projects and make a visible impact on business growth and customer success.

• Build strong relationships with leading industry partners and help shape innovative technical solutions.

• Enjoy a high level of autonomy, responsibility, and visibility within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Benefit from comprehensive onboarding, continuous learning opportunities, and excellent prospects for personal and professional development.

Julia Probst | Recruiting Team | julia.probst@plansee-group.com | CERATIZIT Deutschland GmbH