Business Development Manager E-Mobility - Charging Infrastructure & Industry

LAPP

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, LAPP is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The company's portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customised system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. LAPP’s core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. The company was founded in 1959 and is still entirely family-owned today. According to preliminary figures, it generated a consolidated sales of slightly more than 1.8 billion euros in the 2023/24 financial year. LAPP employs around 5,800 people worldwide, manufactures at 21 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide. Are you looking for an employer that offers both the exciting business world of a global technology company and the warm atmosphere of a family business? Then become part of LAPP!

Your tasks

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities in the field of e-mobility and charging infrastructure for the industrial and project sector as well as developing and implementing long-term strategies for market launch and expanding our market share
• Analyzing market trends, customer needs and the competitive environment in order to identify opportunities and risks at an early stage and derive suitable measures
• Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks with key players in the e-mobility industry, including suppliers, customers and technology partners
• Collaborating with the Research & Development, Production and Marketing departments to develop and launch new e-mobility products that meet the needs of the industry sector
• Supporting the sales team in the development of sales strategies, customer acquisition and maintenance of key customer relationships as well as independent implementation of these measures
• Leading projects for the introduction of new products or services, including the creation of business cases, budget plans and schedules
• Conducting contract negotiations with customers and partners, including the preparation and presentation of offers
• Preparing regular reports and presentations for sales management on the progress and results of business development activities

Your profile

• At least 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the field of e-mobility, charging infrastructure, industry or a related technology area
• Degree in business administration, engineering, electrical engineering or a comparable field of study
• Deep understanding of e-mobility technologies and their applications in the industry, charging infrastructure as well as an extensive network in the industry
• Strong ability to develop and successfully implement long-term business strategies
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, coupled with a goal-oriented and assertive personality
• Experience in managing complex projects, ideally in an international environment
• High willingness to travel regularly, both nationally and internationally
• Business fluent in written and spoken German and English, further foreign language skills are an advantage

Good reasons for LAPP

• Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas
• Value-based family business
• Global player with flat hierarchies
• Work life balance and home office
• Social benefits and discounts
• Personnel development, onboarding & individual support
• Annual international soccer- & volleyball tournament
• Public transport connection directly at station „Lapp Kabel“
• Sports- & health activities and healthy canteen
• Consulting in social and care services

Contact

Lapp Mobility GmbH · Oskar-Lapp-Street 2 · 70565 Stuttgart

We are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance

• Eleni Tegeltija
• HR-Business Partner & Specialist Health Management (m/f/d)
• +49 711 7838-1740