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Sales Development Manager - Automotive Batteries (m or f or d)

Job ID BUS000040 Germany;
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Solvay is a multi-specialty chemical company committed to developing chemistry that addresses key societal challenges. We innovate and partner with customers in diverse global end markets. With over 1,500 products, Specialty Polymers offers the widest range of high performance polymers in the world, allowing tailor-made solutions such as pushing the limits of metal replacement in the electronics, automotive, aircraft and healthcare industries. The GBU has unparalleled expertise in three technologies: aromatic polymers, high barrier polymers and fluoropolymers.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new sales opportunities from battery makers with regards to battery cell related business
  • Identify, develop and realize sales opportunities in electric vehicle battery module/pack from battery makers, Tiers and automotive OEMs
  • Maintain and develop close relationship with key accounts to achieve annual new business/customer development objectives in the area
  • Analyse and understand the target markets trend, buying centre / decision making processes with effective implementation
  • Close communication with Customer Technical Development Team to provide customer sufficient technical solution as well as technology expertise knowhow
  • Provide effective and adequate technical intelligence to R&D for new product development
  • Provide business intelligence from customers and work closely with marketing manager to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy

Education and Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor Degree, Science/Engineering Degree in Polymer science or electrochemistry
  • At least 5 years working experience in battery related business (cell, module/pack), additional working experience within electric vehicle/electrification industry will be a plus.

Skills

  • Very good commercial business relationship and customer intimacy spirit in traction battery industry
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge in polymer science
  • Ability to manage and close development programs
  • Ability to work in a global team
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Willing to travel frequently

  • Fluent in German and English
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