Business Development Manager (D/M/F) Ace And Fixtures - Western Europe

Job Responsibilities : Identification, assessment and exploration of new business and market channels for automotive accessories and fixtures in Western Europe in close cooperation with sales and the global product team.
Close and effective cooperation with the sales team in the WEU region, especially with country sales managers.
Acquisition of new customer accounts, with full responsibility until operative hand-shake to sales (customer RFQ).
Technical understanding / affinity for dedicated automotive accessories and fixtures portfolio to act as subject matter expert in the region.
Analysis of innovations and emerging trends for new business opportunities (i.e., channels) and product categories.
Definition of product and / or service requirements within the automotive market.
Understanding and knowledge of local automotive structure and market situation (channels, competitive landscape).
Knowledge and projects information exchange with sales and marketing people in the region.
Minimum Requirements : You have a successfully completed economics / technical degree or a comparable qualification.
We require initial professional experience in the area of business development / key account management / sales.
You have already gained experience in the automotive aftermarket area (including independent aftermarket, OES, and niche channels like agro, tuning, etc.).
Your strengths include the ability to work in a team, an independent way of working, and very good communication skills.
You are fluent in English and Italian.
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