Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a commercially oriented expert to manage OEM programs and drive business development in the automotive industry, assuming global responsibility for achieving targets.
Key Highlights:
1. Leadership in OEM program and project management
2. Strategic business development for acquiring new customers
3. Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills
Nov 8, 2024 \| Job \| \#automocion \#empleo Automotive business development OEM program Manager
Our client is a prestigious national company, a leader in developing and marketing innovative products in the **Automotive** sector (sensors, probes, etc.), highly consolidated in its field with extensive international activity.
For its headquarters in **Barcelona**, we are seeking a commercially oriented expert.
***OEM Program Manager – m/f/d***
*future* ***Business Development Manager***
**Main Responsibilities**:
**A. Program Manager (\< 2 years)**
* Manage OEM programs and projects, and assume global program responsibility to achieve defined objectives
* Lead the team to accomplish program goals
* Define and achieve targets and objectives according to plan
* Report to the Innovation Committee and Executive Management on activities under your responsibility, program progress, potential risks and deviations, and develop countermeasures
* Periodically supervise program progress with various Project Managers, as well as monitor pending projects or tasks within the program (e.g., metrics, controls, milestones)
* Prepare all relevant program information for stakeholders, provide support, and serve as the primary contact point for clients (both external and internal)
**B. Business Development Manager**
* Commercial management of OEM clients within your Business Unit; track assigned projects + identify new projects and business areas
* Continuously monitor and achieve targets set forth in the Business Plan
* Develop and implement strategic business development plans to acquire new customers, aligned with the strategies defined by Management
* Lead commercial negotiations and new agreements with clients; evaluate customer satisfaction and implement corrective actions
* Conduct ongoing analysis and assessment of the market, products, services, pricing, competition, market positioning, new opportunities, as well as project performance, associated costs, operational efficiency, and development efforts
* Manage and supervise all documentation (internal and external), KPI tracking, reporting, and other duties inherent to the position
**Education + Experience**:
* **University degree** in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Engineering, Industrial Technologies) or **Diploma** in Business Administration or **Bachelor’s degree** in Business Economics (ADE).
* Postgraduate/Master’s degree in Commercial Management / Sales Management / Marketing is valued
* Minimum **5 years’ experience in project management and/or business development (preferably in the automotive/OEM sector or related industrial sectors)**
* Knowledge of sales techniques, market research, commercial negotiation, sales force management, customer service, public speaking, and event organization
* Familiarity with quality management tools and standards ISO 9001 / TS 16949 and ISO 14001\.
* IT: Advanced user level MS Office (Excel expert), CRM, Prezzi
* Languages: **English C1**; French and German are valued
* Basic Lean training
**Profile**:
* Highly proactive, dynamic, and self-motivated individual; organized, with strong negotiation and communication skills, detail-oriented, and versatile
* Proven ability in management and organization, leadership, and analytical skills
* Experienced in conflict resolution and working with teams and multicultural environments
* Strong customer orientation, high work capacity, and consistency
* Willingness to **travel 50%** (Europe, Americas, Asia)
Our client offers an attractive compensation package (base salary + bonus), remote work options, a serious and stable work environment, and excellent professional development and growth opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your CV. jobs@humanusconsulting.com