Location: Leamington Spa

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defence OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.

What you will need

• Degree educated in mechanical, electrical or control system engineering or related discipline OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• An engineering background, with experience in electrified propulsion systems, transmission and driveline, or other related powertrain systems
• You can generate and lead the development of new business opportunities from conception through to contract agreement and beyond
• You have a proven successful track record in business development, preferably in a consultancy environment or tier 1 with clear commercial targets
• You possess in-depth knowledge / market intelligence of the key industry sectors and the current market trends and drivers
• You possess a network of engineering contacts in European Powertrain Market (OEMs and Tier 1s)
• You are ideally fluent in one or more of the following: French / German

What we can offer

• An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with
• We are able to offer remote working within the EU & UK for this role
• A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients
• A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business. These include:
  • Royal London Pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Health Insurance (upon successful completion of probation period)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Flexible Start and Finish time
  • EV Car Scheme (upon successful completion of probation period)

Key Responsibilities

• Generating and maintaining successful relationships with customers and key accounts, with focus in specific sectors, territories, and customer accounts
• Pro-active pitching of our products and services
• Overseeing, on occasion, delivery teams and being the customer voice
• Lead the creation of compelling bids and proposals, in conjunction with our engineering teams
• Negotiating contracts and commercials terms
• Achieving sales targets across diverse accounts
• Researching organisations, sectors, territories and individuals to identify appropriate new leads and potential new clients
• Developing the DSD brand by attending conferences, meetings and industry events
• Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with peers and technical leaders
• Identifying key market trends that influence our R&D strategies and technology roadmaps
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with Drive System Design’s policies and procedures
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Understand and follow DSD’s values and professional standards and technical best practices in project management, quality, communication etc.
• Actively undertake continued professional and personal development
• Participate in activities to share technical knowledge and know-how across the business

General Responsibilities

• Present and communicate technical and commercial information, clearly and concisely, both internally and to customers
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives
• Generate and maintain relationships with customers at an appropriate level
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with Drive System Design’s policies and procedures
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Understands and follows DSD’s values and professional standards and technical best practices project management, quality, communication etc.
• Actively undertake continued professional and personal development
• Participate in activities to share technical knowledge and know-how across the business
• Wider potential for worldwide, short and long-haul travel

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD.