Business Development Manager, Tire Europe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Propel business growth and enhance market presence within key European tire and rubber sectors.

• Recognize and seize strategic opportunities.

• Build and maintain robust customer relationships.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost revenue growth.

• Improve profitability and facilitate long-term business development.

• Formulate and implement strategic business development plans for Europe to meet growth objectives.

• Identify new markets, emerging trends, competitive landscapes, and unexploited customer opportunities.

• Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and customer value assessments to guide commercial strategies.

• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership regarding market conditions.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors, partners, and industry stakeholders.

• Assist in key account development, including strategic planning and long-term value generation.

• Oversee multiple NPI projects and monitor sales performance throughout the region.

• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events across Europe.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

• 10 years of experience in tire/rubber business and/or application development, sales, or commercial leadership within the European region.

• Demonstrated success in driving revenue through innovation and establishing new business within the tire/rubber industry.

• Experience in a matrixed, global organization is essential.

• Strong commercial insight with strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders across various countries and cultures.

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Proficiency in English is required; additional European languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are preferred, and additional APAC languages (Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.) are highly advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total rewards.

• Development programs.

• Inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging.

• Diverse career opportunities.