Business Development & Strategic Solutions Manager - Automotive (m/f/d)

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a global leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition, analytics and collaboration for various R&D, production and in-operation applications. Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively. HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris plc and employs around 3000 people worldwide. Our product eco system covers all layers from sensors, electronics, to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end users of the entire tool chain focusing on analytics and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM and system integrator partners and customers integrating our products into their own offering and solution. The product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base covering many industries. We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, USA and China and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers worldwide in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.

The position

We are currently looking for a Business Development & Strategic Solutions Manager - Automotive (m/f/d) covering global automotive reporting to the Vice President of Strategic sales and solutions. The position will ideally be based in Germany and with preferably native or strong German language skills. 

Responsible for developing the vision and strategy for HBK's “Physical Test” business unit in Automotive and Industrials segments, setting and tracking growth performance targets, objectives and executing business development activities that drive our growth and profitability.

This role demands a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and the competitive landscapes within automotive test and validation, analytics, simulation and product design. The position leads a highly capable and global solutions and business development team. 

The role is well suited to a motivated and enthusiastic sales, business development, product marketing or business management leader, with a proven record of successful business growth and a capability to identify, seek and engage customers and partners at senior levels.