At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive global business development and commercialisation of innovative automotive technologies.
- Company: Geely UK, a leader in automotive technology with a dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and extensive health support.
- Other info: Enjoy modern offices, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make an impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years in business development or IP licensing.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary c.55k + Car Allowance + Benefits
Ansty Business Park, Coventry
About the role
This role drives the commercialisation and global business development of Geely UK's proprietary automotive technologies and IP assets. The Business Development Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for global client development, commercial solution design, cross-border business negotiation and contract execution, as well as long-term client relationship management, delivering annual business targets and scaling the company’s IP monetisation capabilities across global markets.
- Identify and develop global potential clients, covering automotive OEMs, component suppliers, intelligent vehicle technology enterprises and industry solution providers to build a sustainable high-quality client pipeline.
- Explore and capture business opportunities in technology licensing, joint R&D and industrial collaboration, driving consistent delivery of Geely UK's business development and revenue targets.
- Analyse Geely UK's IP assets advantages, application scenarios, and design tailored IP commercialisation solutions to meet differentiated client business needs.
- Monitor global automotive IP market dynamics, competitor collaboration models and industry pricing mechanisms, summarise market feedback, and iterate and optimise the company’s IP licensing strategies and commercialisation systems.
- Lead end-to-end client requirement alignment, commercial consultation and business negotiation, and take full ownership of contract review, revision and formal execution with internal cross-functional teams.
- Implement rigorous risk control over commercial terms and IP compliance throughout cross-border transactions to mitigate potential business and legal risks.
- Maintain stable and long-term cooperative relationships with existing clients, track project delivery progress, and resolve commercial docking and operational issues during project implementation.
- Proactively identify incremental cooperation opportunities including contract renewal, expanded collaboration and in-depth joint technical development, enhancing client stickiness and achieving sustainable IP commercial revenue.
- Carry out any other commercial and business development tasks or responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership.
Experience to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Engineering, Automotive, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in business development, IP licensing, technology commercialisation or industrial strategic cooperation roles.
- Proven track record of successful end-to-end IP commercialisation and technology licensing project delivery.
- Prior working experience in the automotive industry, overseas business development or cross-border technology cooperation is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with UK and EU commercial compliance and cross-border transaction regulations is highly desirable.
- Experience working in an international, cross-cultural business environment is advantageous.
- Good understanding of automotive industry operations, including sales, supply chain, or commercial functions, is advantageous.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working available between base location/home
- Life insurance, cycle to work scheme, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash health care scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders.
- Salary extras giving you discounts across various retailers (e.g supermarkets, eating out, and leisure activities.)
- Modern offices with free parking and EV charging available
- Offices include use of onsite gym (Ansty location), subsidised canteens, regular companywide events
- Support you to unlock your potential through technical & behavioural training.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
Business Development Manager - IP in Coventry employer: LEVC
Geely UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Ansty Business Park, Coventry, where innovation meets collaboration. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a car allowance, and a strong focus on employee growth through training and development opportunities, we empower our team to excel in the automotive industry. Our modern offices, hybrid working options, and commitment to health and wellbeing create a supportive culture that values each individual's contribution while driving the commercialisation of cutting-edge automotive technologies.
