Director, Business Development - Commercial Vehicle

Auburn Hills, MIJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionTake the next step in your technical sales career by becoming a part of the FEV North America Business Development team. FEV North America, Inc is part of the FEV Group, an internationally recognized propulsion and vehicle engineering company that supplies solutions to the global transportation industry.We are looking for driven individuals, with experience in engineering services business development, to bring FEV’s innovative mobility solutions to customers in a broad range of industries, including automotive, marine, recreation, commercial, rail, and off-highway.Job Responsibilities: Support FEV Business Development in vehicle & powertrain engineering, intelligent mobility, and software development in the commercial vehicle and mobility supplier marketDevelop and/or strengthen partnerships with local OEMs and suppliersDefine and execute sales strategies, based on an understanding of the unique challenges faced by our customers under changing market needs in the mobility industryIdentify & develop new business opportunities and brand awareness through effective networking, including proactive personal interaction and participation in trade shows, conferences, and exhibitionsSupport engineering team in identification of customer requirements and development of proposals to meet or exceed customer expectationsRequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in business developmentStrong professional network, with connections in the US mobility marketStrong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communicationSelf-starter: ability to function in a matrixed, team organization, taking accountability for meeting business objectives with minimal supervisionPreferred 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 technologiesStrong knowledge of the commercial and off-highway vehicle marketsEqual opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.