Business Development Specialist Country/Region: US Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326 Req ID 75035 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC **About the Team** The Business Development Specialist position will sit in Auburn Hills, supporting the commercial vehicle division. The position will be responsible for driving business development and sales efforts in North America for transmission and eDrive products. **What you can look forward to as Business Development Specialist:** + Regional responsibility to support the NA truck and heavy-duty pickup truck OEM business development activities for all transmission and eDrive products and services + Conduct market analysis (North America market map) to guide business development activities + Conduct product competitive analysis identifying and evaluating competitive product characteristics + Monitor, research, and predict customer needs + Identify new business opportunities and implement new strategies consistent with business unit short- & long-term goals + Support North America sales and marketing strategies + Support sales organization by providing sales data, market trends, account analyses, new product information + Initiate and support existing end customer / fleet activities to promote market pressure accelerating product releases and sales + Coordination, preparation and execution of customer meetings and events + Maintain existing and establish new successful relationships with customers and key decision-makers seeking out additional businesses **Your profile as Business Development Specialist:** + Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering or Business discipline + 7+ years of related experience in the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty pickup truck market or automotive industries + Excellent presentation, organizational, and communication skills - public speaking assurance/confidence + Experience in discrete customer account management and interdisciplinary project management + North America OEM and end-customer sales experience + Professional experience in drivetrain technology products and sales know-how (conventional transmission and eMobility) + Ability to frequent domestic travel (approximately 50% travel) required **Why you should choose ZF in Auburn Hills** + A supportive collaborative team environment + Annual Incentive Plan + Paid Vacation + 401k Plan + Health Care Benefits + Paid Holidays + A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite) + A strong diversity culture + Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Business Development Specialist and apply now! Contact Bethany Vijayakumar 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 **What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?** At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: