At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive global business development and commercialisation of innovative automotive technologies.
- Company: Join Geely UK, a leader in automotive innovation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and extensive health support.
- Other info: Enjoy modern offices, gym access, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the automotive industry while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years in business development or IP licensing required.
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.
Key responsibilities
- 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 (Dependent on role)
- 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 included.
Business Development Manager - IP in Coventry employer: London EV Company
Geely UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Ansty Business Park, Coventry, where innovation meets collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a car allowance, and a strong focus on employee growth through training and development opportunities, we foster a culture that values both professional and personal well-being. Our modern offices, equipped with amenities like an onsite gym and subsidised canteens, create a supportive atmosphere for our team to thrive while driving the future of automotive technology.
