Senior Business Development Manager

An industry-leading automotive technology company at the forefront of ADAS and autonomous vehicle innovation is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead and scale their commercial footprint across the European market.

This is a strategic and customer-facing role, ideal for a commercial professional with a deep understanding of the OEM ecosystem and cutting-edge vehicle technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and grow strategic relationships with major European OEMs and Tier 1 partners.
• Act as a key face of the company for the region and in client meetings, workshops, and technical discussions.
• Lead RFI/RFQ conversations and technology deep dives with engineering and procurement teams.
• Drive regional commercial strategy and develop business opportunities within ADAS/AV domains.
• Coordinate and deliver customer demos, PoCs, and product walk-throughs with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global sales, product, marketing, and engineering teams.
• Analyse market trends, competitor positioning, and customer feedback to inform business decisions.
• Report directly to senior leadership with updates on BD pipelines, risks, and strategic opportunities.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in business development, strategic sales, or key account management within the ADAS or autonomous driving sector.
• A strong, active network across major European OEMs (e.g., Stellantis, Renault, BMW, VW Group, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end BD cycles – from early scouting to deal closure.
• Solid grasp of automotive software, sensor stacks, perception systems, and vehicle architectures.
• Ability to work autonomously, lead complex negotiations, and thrive in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel across Europe regularly.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the European growth strategy of a global innovator in intelligent vehicle systems. You’ll work with top-tier clients, cutting-edge technologies, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of driving.