Req ID 76589 | Northville, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

Job Description

For more information regarding ZF’s Test Systems Division, please visit our website: ZF Technology for Test Systems

 

About the Team: ZF Test Systems develops and produces test benches for on- and off-road mobility. The Test Systems Business Unit is a special machine building branch within the ZF group, specialized in Test equipment design / installation / commissioning. With our North American Test System team, we are serving regional customers in providing turnkey Testing Solutions for their drivetrain and battery testing needs.  For more than 35 years we have been specialists for validation and development test facilities. 

 

What you can look forward to as a Business Development Manager: 

Lead customer development, growing sales and market share. Develop and maintain customer relationships at all levels through close contact with key functional disciplines and decision makers. Establish strategic direction and lead overall customer planning and acquisition activities. Develop and implement sales strategies in accordance with Divisional and Business Unit/product line objectives. Identify new customer requirements, creating internal visibility and actions to capitalize on opportunities. Organize development of customer quotations/proposals in close cooperation with Test Systems – headquarters.  Compile, present and negotiate prices with the key OEM/ Tier 1 accounts. Responsible for regional operative and strategic planning for Business Unit serving battery customers. Contribute to operational and strategic business planning process with volume & price inputs.

 

Your profile as a Business Development Manager:

Bachelor’s degree required.  Understanding of and ability to effectively combine technical knowledge with commercial responsibilities. 6+ years of experience in sales roles in Automotive/ Automation industries in the field of capital equipment.  Experience dealing directly with major global OEM and Tier1s for the R&D and End of Line investment segments. Demonstrated ability building customer relationships and in sales development, including achievement of first acquisition with new customers. A seasoned sales professional, with experience in all aspects of modern customer relationship management. An energetic, persuasive, persistent, and results-oriented entrepreneurial orientation. Proven success achieving profitable growth, with unwavering dedication to selling and winning. Strong target focus showing resilience and tenacity both internally and externally.

 

Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:

A supportive, collaborative team environment Annual Incentive Plan Paid Vacation Personal Time 401k Plan Health Care Benefits Paid Holidays  A strong diversity culture Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

 

Be part of our ZF team as Business Development Manager - Test Systems (Battery) and apply now!

 

 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran