MAHLE Powertrain (MPT) is one of the UK's leading engineering consultancies, delivering advanced engineering, propulsion and powertrain solutions to customers across the automotive, defence, marine, commercial vehicle and off-highway sectors. As part of the global MAHLE Group, we combine world-class engineering expertise with the agility and innovation of a specialist consultancy.
We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our engineering consultancy services within the Defence and/or Marine sectors. The successful candidate will be an established business development professional with experience of consultative selling within technical or engineering environments and a proven ability to influence stakeholders at both technical and executive levels.
Your Contribution
- Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with MAHLE Powertrain's growth objectives.
- Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities within Automotive, Defence and/or Marine markets.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities to support revenue and profitability targets.
- Develop strategic account plans for key customers and prospects.
- Convert opportunities into awarded programmes through effective customer engagement and value-based selling.
- Promote MAHLE Powertrain's engineering consultancy, testing and development capabilities to prospective customers.
- Act as the primary commercial interface between customers and MAHLE Powertrain and organise and support customer visits.
- Identify customer challenges and align MAHLE Powertrain capabilities to deliver value-added solutions.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term account development.
- Secure Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and support proposal development activities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies.
- Provide regular market and customer intelligence reports to senior management.
- Identify new markets, partnership opportunities and adjacent growth sectors.
- Represent MAHLE Powertrain at industry events, conferences and exhibitions.
Your Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum five years' experience in technical sales or business development within an engineering-focused environment.
- Existing network within the Automotive, Defence and/or Marine sectors.
- Strong consultative selling and relationship management skills with strong negotiation capabilities.
- Demonstrable success in generating and converting new business opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience engaging with engineering, procurement and senior leadership stakeholders.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of propulsion, powertrain, electrification, hydrogen or advanced mobility technologies is valuable.
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.
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Senior Business Development Manager in England employer: Mahle
As a Process Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that prioritises innovation and automation in high-volume manufacturing. With comprehensive career development opportunities, visa sponsorship for UK assignments, and relocation support to Slovakia after two years, we are committed to fostering your professional journey while ensuring a meaningful impact on production efficiency and quality.
