Sales and Business Development Manager

Job Description

Our Company

Nippon Seiki Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers for the Automotive Industry with an innovative product range in Driver Information Systems.

Our passion and goal is deliver instrument panels and display modules with high quality, readability and reliability throughout the entire lifecycle of a car.

Being market leader in high-end Head-Up Display, Nippon Seiki is a benchmark to the industry for middle and high segment automobile brands.

Our 15.000 employees all over the globe strive every day to design, develop and produce high-end product solutions for our customers.

Working closely with larger international automotive manufacturers, from the early life stage of new car models to the manufacturing process, we operate at the center of next generation driver information systems development.

Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V (NSEU) has been established in 2002 and is a fully owned subsidiary of Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd., based in Nagaoka, Japan.

Our European headquarter is located in Hoofddorp The Netherlands. We focus on the European automotive market with our engineering sites located close to the industry in Munich, Redditch (UK) and a software development office in Gdansk.

Your Profile

Bachelor / Master’s Degree in Commercial Business or similar

Proven academic background in business, marketing, or a related field

3+ Years of Experience in Sales or Business Development

Strong track record in leading business activities, with a focus on the automotive sector being a plus.

Strong leadership and people management skills

Ability to lead, engage, and develop teams to meet business objectives.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Fluent in English (both written and verbal), with proficiency in German as a strong advantage.

Proficiency in project management and financial metrics

Ability to manage multiple projects, develop financial strategies, and report on business metrics effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Business Development Activities

Responsible for the growth and profitability of assigned customer accounts through presentations, RFIs, RFQs, and commercial negotiations.

Drive Departmental and Sales Performance

Ensure budget targets are met, business strategies are executed, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.

Manage Customer Relationships and Contract Execution

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring customer satisfaction through account management and the execution of contractual agreements.

Ensure Compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Champion best practices in quality standards such as IATF and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance customer experiences.

Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders

Maintain communication across departments, including supply chain and program teams, and ensure alignment with customer expectations and internal objectives.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary
• A pleasant working environment with a strong focus on flexibility and work-life balance
• Working with state-of-the-art technologies on the development of premium brand cars
• A chance to boost up your career in a multinational company
• Bonus programs i.e. vacation payment, yearly bonus, employee awards
• Hybrid work
• Additional vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings opportunity
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