Business Development Manager Wind & Railway

Location: Stadtallendorf (Hybrid OR Remote Germany setup)

Start: As soon as possible

Fluency in English is non-negotiable. German fluency is a welcome addition.

Wind industry experience is a must. You bring a strong sales portfolio from the wind sector; whether with OEMs or Tier 1/2 suppliers- demonstrating a clear track record in driving business growth.

Your tasks

• Independent support and further development of the Wind & Railway business unit
• Conducting market, competitor and product analyses
• Identification and acquisition of new customers as well as development of additional market potential
• Expansion of market presence and further development of existing applications
• Development, coordination and implementation of market and sales strategies in close cooperation with the sales management
• Responsibility for marketing activities in the respective application area (e.g. creation of website content, publications, data sheets, etc.)
• Close cooperation with application technology and the research and development department
• Support of the market including customer development, key account management and support of the regional sales teams
• Coordination of customer projects (internal and external), if necessary as project manager for strategically important projects
• Co-design and optimization of internal processes and structures
• Responsibility for budget and investment planning

Your profile

• Completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or degree as a state-certified technician
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the field of plain bearing systems
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Independent, loyal and sovereign personality with negotiation skills, goal orientation and a high level of commitment
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as a high level of initiative and team orientation
• Analytical thinking skills and strong customer orientation
• Experience in the sale of technically sophisticated products that require explanation
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, organizational skills and a good sense of situations
• Intercultural competence, sociability, openness, enthusiasm, integrity and a positive, authentic charisma
• Resilience, assertiveness, determination, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of project management