Regional Business Development Manager(hybrid/remote).

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Regional Business Development Manager is in charge of driving the marketing strategy and promotion of products and/or platforms that meet customer needs, contribute to the growth and strategy of the region.

The main missions of the role are:

• Be the key sales interface for product/platform development.
• Build and maintain technical intimacy with the customer.
• Provide commercial support before and during RFx by offering product and/or platform expertise.
• Collaborate with project teams in updating dedicated tools.
• Participate in the construction of the innovation strategy and platforms, business development and sales and ensure their deployment.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecias Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Internal relations

• Reports hierarchically to the Global Product Director
• Collaborate with sales, projects and R&D teams.
• Coordinates with the Business Group and the Regional Purchasing and Commodities teams certain strategic actions (parts, prices, resources) during the early selling phases (RFI/RFQ).

External relations

• Represents the company to the customer (product and platform expertise)
• Suppliers and partners

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:

Minimum education level: Bachelors degree in engineering/ Business and /or equivalent work experience field.

Experience:

• +5 years automotive industry (Electronics background preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of the product and production:
• Financial knowledge (P&L, etc…)
• Fluent in English
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Teamwork oriented.
• Negotiations skills
• Action oriented person with strong organizational skills.
• Drive results, collaborate with others, customer focus (internal/external).

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You’ll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.

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