Business development manager for smart sensing technologies (berlin / germany)

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our new business unit for AI based Sensor and Robotics Technologies.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage

with business partners to build new business for the company. This

candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They

should be able to think critically when making plans and have a

demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

• Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Identify partnership opportunities
• Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s advanced products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Maintain existing business
• Think critically when planning to assure project success

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering (+MBA preferred)
• 3 - 4 years' prior industry related business development experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies
• Focused and goal-oriented
• Experience in autonomous systems, AI, electric vehicles, logistics or supply chain for food industry is a plus
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Time management and planning skills