Business Development Strategy Manager (Auburn Hills)

 

 

Position: Business Development Strategy Manager

 

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

 

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green, and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

 

About the Role

The Business Development Strategy Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing strategic business opportunities to drive growth and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of the automotive industry, market trends, and competitive landscape.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Collaborate with the Business Development Team to ensure internal alignment for all business opportunities
• Oversee all quotations and bookings within a specified scope
• Manage internal approvals for new business opportunities
• Execute global coordination for specified scope of responsibility
• Represent the Nexteer brand to customers as a sales professional
• Facilitate n cross-functional communication

• Engage effectively with global Nexteer team
• Support/Assist Sales leadership with strategy/assignments
• Maintain awareness of competitor activity and overall market conditions

 

Qualifications

 

• Eight (8) or more years of related sales experience in a manufacturing company
• Five (5) years of experience within a cross functional environment preferred
• Strong negotiations Skills
• Business development experience required 
• Experience working with a highly technical product line 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within a cross functional environment preferred
• Results that are indicative of a high performing sales professional
• Able to represent Nexteer at the customer including 1:1 meetings and group settings with a high level of maturity and relevant experience
• Must have highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders and peers
• Strong leadership skills, confident to interact at multiple levels and cross functions, both internally and externally