Business Development Manager
Sysco
Global Automotive Business Development Manager
Ecologi | B Corp™
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive global business development initiatives aligned to our Automotive Strategy Plan
- Prospect new customers and markets, especially in EV thermal safety and ICE insulation
- Build strong relationships with OEMs, Tier 1s and internal teams across regions
- Prepare bid summaries and opportunity briefings for senior leadership
- Guide regional teams to focus efforts and maximise global impact
- Analyse market conditions, competitors, and regulatory requirements
- Develop pricing models and growth programmes for global customers
- Keep the new business pipeline fresh, focused and forward-looking
- Champion innovation in automotive applications with product and tech teams
- Attend industry events and stay on top of trends
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, customer service and production
Requirements
- Degree in Business or similar, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years in a commercial role working with OEMs and Tier 1s
- Solid understanding of EV and ICE applications (ESS/Fuel Cell knowledge is a bonus)
- Experience with long sales cycles and complex buying centres
- Knowledge of automotive supply chains, vehicle development, and quality systems (IATF 16949)
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills
- Comfortable with value-based selling and customer lifecycle management
- Fluent in English (Mandarin or Korean would be a plus)
- A collaborative mindset and a drive to make a positive impact
Benefits
- A remote-first role with global scope
- Travel opportunities (up to 50%)
- The chance to shape strategy in a growing, sustainability-focused market
- A collaborative team across regions and disciplines
- Competitive salary and benefits (we’ll talk specifics when you apply)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
business developmentpricing modelsmarket analysisvalue-based sellingcustomer lifecycle managementproject managementEV applicationsICE applicationsautomotive supply chainsquality systems
Soft skills
strategic thinkingcollaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationleadershipinnovationorganizational skillscustomer focusadaptabilityimpact-driven
Certifications
degree in BusinessIATF 16949
