Director, Business Development, Americas

FEV Group

• $150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in business development or program leadership for complex global software initiatives.
  • Proven ability to negotiate and scale large international software contracts.
  • Deep expertise in modern software engineering practices like agile and DevOps.
  • Strong capability to communicate complex technical topics in business terms.
  • Experience engaging with engineering leaders and C-level stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regional solution management for intelligent mobility software solutions.
  • Drive business growth by identifying and converting opportunities with OEMs and suppliers.
  • Engage with customers at technical and executive levels to provide solution guidance.
  • Initiate and manage large programs in collaboration with global teams.
  • Collaborate with Sales and technical departments to define account strategies.
  • Shape technical roadmaps alongside Group Vice President and Solution Managers.
  • Represent FEV.io's portfolio across various customer levels.
  • Build strategic relationships within the industry and academia.
  • Analyze market trends to develop strategic insights for growth.
  • Drive cross-regional collaboration for global solution strategy.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in mobility and software.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
  • Involvement in shaping the future of intelligent mobility solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join FEV.io in shaping the future of software, intelligent systems, AI, robotics, and digital engineering solutions. In this role, you will work directly with leading OEMs, suppliers, and technology companies to understand their business challenges and transform them into innovative engineering solutions. You will leverage FEV.io's global expertise to develop strategic customer relationships, shape solution concepts, and drive sustainable business growth throughout the Americas.
  • Lead regional solution management and business development activities across FEV.io's portfolio, including software engineering, end-to-end E/E systems development, systems engineering, AI, robotics, validation, and intelligent products & mobility solutions.
  • Identify customer challenges, market opportunities, and emerging industry needs, translating them into innovative engineering solutions and strategic business opportunities.
  • Engage customers at both technical and executive levels, acting as a trusted advisor to understand business objectives, define solution strategies, and drive long-term partnerships.
  • Develop customer-centric value propositions and solution concepts by leveraging FEV.io's global capabilities, delivery models, and technology expertise.
  • Drive strategic business growth by identifying, shaping, negotiating, and converting opportunities with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, technology companies, industrial customers, and emerging market players.
  • Lead opportunity capture activities, including account planning, customer discovery, RFQ shaping, competitive positioning, and pursuit strategy development.
  • Lead opportunity development activities including customer workshops, solution definition, proposal strategy, business case development, and executive presentations.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Key Account Management, Solution Managers, and Engineering teams to define winning customer strategies and execution approaches.
  • Initiate, secure, and support the successful execution of strategic programs in close cooperation with FEV.io's global delivery and engineering organizations.
  • Analyze market, technology, and competitive trends to identify new business opportunities and strengthen FEV.io's market position across the Americas. Represent FEV.io at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and executive discussions, serving as an ambassador for the company's technology and engineering capabilities.
  • Foster cross-regional collaboration and contribute to global solution strategy, innovation initiatives, and long-term business growth.


Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in business development, solution management, consulting, engineering leadership, strategic account management, or program management within software, E/E systems, AI, robotics, digital engineering, intelligent products, mobility, or related technology domains. Proven track record of developing customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, shaping technical solutions, and driving growth in complex, technology-driven environments.
  • Proven success in business development, solution management, consulting, or strategic account growth within software engineering, E/E systems, digital engineering, AI, robotics, or related technology domains.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify customer challenges, develop compelling solution strategies, and translate technical capabilities into measurable business value.
  • Strong understanding of software development, systems engineering, E/E architectures, AI-enabled solutions, intelligent products, and modern engineering methodologies.
  • Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and close complex engineering services, software, or technology-based business opportunities.
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from engineering teams and program leaders to executive and C-suite decision makers.
  • Ability to lead customer discussions, discovery workshops, opportunity shaping activities, and executive presentations.
  • Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in global, cross-functional environments and collaborating across sales, engineering, and delivery organizations.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

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