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
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Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
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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
SmarterTogether
Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together
Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement
Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China
NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.