Business Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 9, 2026. Johnson Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
Come Innovate Motion with Us
As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and key customers to identify and drive profitable growth opportunities. By leading business development activities, you will leverage market insights and industry trends to shape product strategy, support new product development and drive customer-focused business opportunities.
Your responsibilities will be to:
Understand market needs and industry trends through customer engagement, market research, technology monitoring, product benchmarking and competitor analysis
Develop and implement business growth strategies to win targeted opportunities, collaborating with regional teams to adapt business models to local market requirements
Drive commercial performance by monitoring revenue, profitability and BOM targets, while supporting strategy development and marketing reviews
Collaborate with R&D teams to define product roadmaps, set development targets and drive product enhancements aligned with business strategy, customer needs and market trends
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support long-term business success
Assess and monitor RFQs, business opportunities and project viability to ensure strategic and profitable decision-making
Partner closely with Sales teams by providing guidance and support on product strategy, value proposition, pricing, differentiation and overall go-to-market approach
Our requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related field
Ideally 3+ years of experience in Business Development or a similar role, preferably within the automotive industry
Technical knowledge of cooling fans and BLDC motors would be considered a strong advantage
Hands-on experience with, or a strong affinity for, digital technologies, including Power BI and AI tools
Experience interacting with customers and managing RFQ processes
Excellent communication skills with the capability to coordinate between cross functional teams and drive results
Strong analytical and organizational and problem-solving skills
Fluency in English is required; German language skills will be considered an advantage
What do we offer:
Annual salary within the range from 50 000 to 70 000 EUR
Innovation-driven environment where your ideas shape the future of manufacturing
A collaborative, multicultural team committed to excellence and continuous improvement
Enjoy opportunities for innovation, leadership, and collaboration across international teams in a dynamic, technology-driven environment
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.