Our manufacturing client in London, ON is looking for a Director of Business Development for their facility.

Shift - Days

Pay - $250K-$280K

• Strategy Development & Leadership:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the company's vision and strategy.

  • Collaborate with global leadership to implement strategic and operational plans.
  • Develop and lead business development strategies, including market studies and competitive benchmarking.
  • Support executive leadership in business optimization, M&A, and expansion opportunities.

• Customer & Market Engagement:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global OEM and Tier 1 customers.
  • Translate customer product engineering demands into business development strategies.
  • Analyze industry trends and recommend product portfolio opportunities.

• Operational & Financial Impact:

  • Drive profitability through tactical management and new business development.
  • Oversee evaluation of production facilities, costs, and inventory management systems.
  • Develop cost impact assessments, CapEx evaluations, and ROI for new product platforms.

• Team & Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with product development teams to align engineering and business development roadmaps.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure business development goals are met across all regions (NA, Europe, AP).
  • Manage critical path analysis, project scheduling, and resource allocation for BD initiatives.

• Business Planning & Growth:

  • Contribute to general business planning processes, including capital, expenses, and systems for business development.
  • Maintain long-term strategic planning for business development, including functional group needs.
  • Monitor product design trends, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

• Experience:

  • 10+ years in a senior role (Director or above) within the automotive industry, with expertise in engineering, business development, and strategic planning.
  • Preference for experience in die casting or similar manufacturing processes.

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related fields. Master's/MBA is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of automotive OEM customer business models.
  • Proven record in assessing, planning, and executing business development strategies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and resolution skills.
  • Excellent customer relations, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and work independently with competing priorities.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel globally as needed for business development and client relationship management.
  • Strong leadership, accountability, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure.