Business Development Manager - Automotive Electrification Europe

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

Base Salary Range:

€74,400.00 - €102,300.00

The salary range is published in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and relevant country legislation.

Starting Salary

The starting salary offered will be based on objective, gender-neutral criteria , (e.g internal equivalency, relevant skills, experience, qualifications etc.). Applicants will not be asked for salary history.

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