Business Development Manager

My client, a global leader in EV cable and connection technology, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team in Stuttgart. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth across the EV ecosystem — leading strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and managing key accounts with major OEMs and contractors in the charging infrastructure space.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sales activities for the EV ecosystem across the global organization, while directly managing key customer accounts
• Act as an internal subject matter expert for e-mobility and support stakeholders across departments
• Key account management for major OEMs and EPCs in the EV charging infrastructure space
• Identify and drive new business opportunities in the e-mobility sector
• Analyze market trends, customer demands, and competitors to assess risks and opportunities
• Build and maintain partnerships and a strategic network within the EV ecosystem and e-mobility industry
• Support the sales team with strategic direction and independently implement sales measures
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and marketing on developing and launching new EV-related products
• Lead contract negotiations, including proposal preparation and presentations
• Regular reporting on business development progress and outcomes

What You Bring:

• 5 years of business development experience, ideally in e-mobility, EV ecosystem, or EV charging infrastructure
• A degree in business, engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of e-mobility technologies and applications in industrial and charging infrastructure contexts
• Established network within the EV and mobility sector
• Proven strategic thinking and long-term business planning skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities with a goal-oriented, assertive personality
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in international environments
• High willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English (additional languages a plus)