THE COMPANY Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you interested in shaping the future of ContiTech together with a great team?

Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as a Sr. Business Development Specialist for Automotive Artificial Leather for the business area Surface Solutions. 

In this role, you will actively support the development of SSL's competitive position at assigned automotive OEM(s), drives SSL strategy by triggering, executing, and following up acquisition activities, leads the project teams, and ensures project success by target-oriented project management. Includes growth through the acquisition of new projects, support in the development and delivery of new model lines and/or changes in existing lines. Responsible for ensuring the profitability of assigned OEM projects in each region.

Core Responsibilities  

• Responsible to develop new business growth plans and acquire new business for assigned OEM(s)
• Development and preparation of tactical and strategic plans and budgets
• Coordination and communication of schedules and priorities for programs between manufacturing, R&D, tech service, sales, and customers (trial batches, plant production, customer construction approvals, build events)
• Develop, lead, and manage proposal presentations to OEMs; creation of project requests; and business plans to obtain OEM and internal approval
• Responsibility for commercial issues of assigned OEM including price negotiations, development projects, corresponding sub-projects, and engineering changes
• Maintain relationships with customers to promote SSL’s interests at each program phase
•  Continue to build the brand image of SSL
• Responsible for market and business opportunity analysis
• Ensure SAP system is updated and maintain for accurate OEM(s) forecast and reporting for all preproduction and serial production events

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On-site Gym
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field 
• 5+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry
• Project management experience
• Completed international projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills at least as a project leader, customer communication, and negotiation experience.
• Travel up to 20% of the time (Domestically and Internationally)
• Visa sponsorship for Continental employees only

Preferred Qualifications 

•  Bachelor's Degree in Engineer or Technical field 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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