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Business Development Manager - Automotive Electrification Europe

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years in Business Development / Sales in Automotive sector
  • Proven experience in new business acquisition (hunter profile)
  • Experience working with automotive Tier suppliers and/or OEM ecosystem
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a new business acquisition strategy across key European automotive Tier customers
  • Build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in electrification and battery protection
  • Act as the primary commercial interface for assigned prospects and accounts
  • Engage cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing

Key facts

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Business Acumen
  • Technical Curiosity
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Resilience

About the company

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Sensata Technologies

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in 13 countries. Sensata's products improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day in automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine applications. Headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Sensata is a $3 billion+ business with over 21,000 employees worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a leading global company with strong, local decision making and innovative, complex products that make a real difference. For over 100 years we have practiced deep understanding, impressive collaboration, practical creativity and unwavering integrity. Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action (AA) /Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Company size10001

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Job description

The Business Development Manager will drive new business growth for Sensata’s Automotive Electrification portfolio, with a focus on battery protection solutions across European automotive Tier customers.
This role focuses on building pipeline, identifying new opportunities, and positioning Sensata in early-stage customer programs within a dynamic and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a new business acquisition strategy across key European automotive Tier customers
  • Build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in electrification and battery protection
  • Act as the primary commercial interface for assigned prospects and accounts
  • Engage cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing
  • Lead early-stage customer discussions, particularly with engineering teams during development phases
  • Coordinate internal teams to ensure effective solution positioning and proposal delivery
  • Deliver sales growth aligned with business targets and long-term strategic goals

Required Experience

  • 5–10 years in Business Development / Sales in Automotive sector
  • Proven experience in new business acquisition (hunter profile)
  • Experience working with automotive Tier suppliers and/or OEM ecosystem
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to automotive electrification, battery systems, or electronics
  • Technical understanding enabling discussions with engineering teams
  • Experience managing multi-country European accounts

Key Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen and pipeline creation mindset
  • Ability to navigate complex, matrix organizations
  • High personal drive, resilience, and adaptability
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent Germany and English

Location:

  • Germany

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  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

  •  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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