Sales & Business Development Specialist Motorsports (m/f/d) - REF66708P

Hannover , Germany
full-time

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Support business growth in motorsport across Europe by establishing customer relationships, technical specifications, and engaging in event participation.

The Sales & Business Development Specialist (m/f/diverse) Motorsport,  will be responsible for supporting business growth and brand development across central and southern European Regions. The candidate will serve various motorsport categories including Circuit Racing, Rallye and Rallycross, Drag, Kart, Vintage & Historic.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Sales Support: Assist in executing strategic plans to win profitable business through effective selling into the motorsport market, targeting both new and existing customers.
  • Sales Process Assistance: Support all planning aspects of the sales process, including new business acquisition, contract negotiation, product testing, payment and program duration.
  • Customer Engagement: Act as a key contact for new and existing motorsport customers, providing daily support and handling specific telephone inquiries.
  • Technical Liaison: Collaborate with the Engineering department to establish correct technical specifications and initiate engineering work to meet customer requirements.
  • Event Participation: Assist in planning and attending trade shows, competition events, and customer tests to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Relationship Building: Develop a network of strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers within the target audience.
  • On-Site Support: Attend racing events and development test sessions across Europe to facilitate customer requirements and act as an interface between Hoosier and our customers (promoters, teams/drivers, governing bodies, commercial rights-holders).
  • Sales Office Duties: Assist in any other sales office duties as required.
  • Academic degree in the field of economics or a related discipline.
  • Established network within motorsport sales or specific categories (Rally, Circuit Racing, Drag, Kart, Vintage & Historic).
  • Proven track record in Business Development, Commercial or Technical roles within the Automotive or Motorsport industry.
  • Comfortable with both commercial and technical negotiations.
  • Familiar with Motorsport/Automotive projects, milestones and procedures.
  • Fluent in English and one other European language.
  • Strong analytical thinking and systematic problem-solving skills.
  • Team player with high passion, dedication, commitment and accountability.
  • Willing and able to travel frequently, up to 20%.
  • Holds a full driving license.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:​

  • Training opportunities​
  • Mobile and flexible working models​
  • Sabbaticals​
  • and much more...​

​Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more

Network with our Recruiter Torben Schilke.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Mobile and flexible working models​
  • Learning Budget: Training opportunities​
  • Other Benefit: Sabbaticals​

Continental desarrolla tecnologías y servicios vanguardistas para la movilidad sostenible e interconectada de personas y bienes. Fundada en 1871, la empresa de tecnología ofrece soluciones seguras, eficientes, inteligentes y asequibles para vehículos, máquinas, tráfico y transporte. En 2021, Continental generó ventas por 33 800 millones de euros y actualmente emplea a más de 190 000 personas en 58 países y mercados. El 8 de octubre de 2021, la empresa celebró su 150 aniversario.El sector del grupo Automotive incluye tecnologías para sistemas de seguridad pasiva, frenos, chasis, movimiento y control de movimiento. La cartera también cuenta con soluciones innovadoras para la conducción asistida y automatizada, tecnologías de visualización y operación, soluciones de audio y cámara para el interior del vehículo, así como con tecnología inteligente de información y comunicación para los servicios de movilidad de operadores de flotas y fabricantes de vehículos comerciales. La gama de productos y servicios se completa con actividades integrales relacionadas con tecnologías de conectividad, electrónica de vehículos y computadoras de alto rendimiento.

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