Business Development Manager Wind & Railway (m/w/d)

Tenneco is one of the world's leading companies in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for the automotive and rail vehicle industries.

Fluency in English is non-negotiable. German fluency is a welcome addition.

Wind industry experience is a must. You bring a strong sales portfolio from the wind sector ; whether with OEMs or Tier 1/2 suppliers - demonstrating a clear track record in driving business growth.

• Independent support and further development of the Wind & Railway business unit
• Conducting market, competitor and product analyses
• Identification and acquisition of new customers as well as development of additional market potential
• Expansion of market presence and further development of existing applications
• Development, coordination and implementation of market and sales strategies in close cooperation with the sales management
• Responsibility for marketing activities in the respective application area (e.g. creation of website content, publications, data sheets, etc.)
• Close cooperation with application technology and the research and development department
• Support of the market including customer development, key account management and support of the regional sales teams
• Coordination of customer projects (internal and external), if necessary as project manager for strategically important projects
• Co-design and optimization of internal processes and structures
• Responsibility for budget and investment planning

• Completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or degree as a state-certified technician
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the field of plain bearing systems
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Independent, loyal and sovereign personality with negotiation skills, goal orientation and a high level of commitment
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as a high level of initiative and team orientation
• Analytical thinking skills and strong customer orientation
• Experience in the sale of technically sophisticated products that require explanation
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, organizational skills and a good sense of situations
• Intercultural competence, sociability, openness, enthusiasm, integrity and a positive, authentic charisma
• Resilience, assertiveness, determination, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of project management

Exciting and challenging tasks with a high level of personal responsibility, flexible working hours, and attractive development opportunities within a globally operating company.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, or protected veteran status, and will not be disadvantaged on the basis of disability.