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Business Development, Technical Sales
SchaefflerBusiness Development & Technical Sales role driving strategy and proposal activities for powertrain-related products in E-Mobility targeted at Japanese OEMs.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop account and sales strategies from a technical perspective (winning approach, target areas, proposal hypotheses).
- Propose new technologies and products aligned with Japan OEM development challenges and roadmaps (value propositions, differentiation points).
- Drive activities toward pre-proposals and opportunity creation (proposal scenarios, internal alignment, decision-making support).
- Gather customer requirements, identify technical challenges, and present solutions (system to component level).
- Lead technical coordination and consensus-building with customers and internal teams (BU, R&D, quality, manufacturing).
- Act as the technical leader for customer teams, guiding reviews and prioritization of issues.
- Collect and analyze market, competitor, and technology trends in E-Mobility.
- Build networks with key stakeholders and strengthen technical relationships (regular meetings, technical exchanges).
Requirements
What you’ll need- Practical experience in sales, marketing, or development within the automotive industry.
- Technical background in powertrain (mechanical, electrical, electronics, control).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with customers (especially development departments) and internal stakeholders.
- Ownership to define issues and drive planning through execution.
- Ability to perform duties in line with company guidelines.
- Business-level English proficiency (capable of collaboration with HQ and overseas sites).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
sales strategiestechnical coordinationcustomer requirements analysisE-Mobility trendspowertrainmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringelectronicscontrol systems
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsownershipdecision-making supportconsensus-buildingnetworkingstakeholder management