Business Development Manager

• An attractive salary and a complete package of (secondary) employment conditions, including a performance-oriented bonus scheme.

• An independent and strategic role with many international contacts and responsibility.

• The opportunity to help build upon the further European growth of our Sensing Business Unit.

• An innovative working environment with access to high-quality measurement technology and a wide portfolio of solutions.

• Room for personal development, training, and education.

• A collegial working environment in which collaboration, knowledge sharing, and entrepreneurship are central.

Do you have an affinity for innovative optical and measurement technology and do you know how to translate technical solutions into commercial opportunities? Do you also get energy from tapping into new markets and realizing growth? Then we are looking for you!

As Business Development Manager, you are responsible for stimulating the commercial growth of our Sensing Business in Europe. You are the primary commercial and internal partner for our solutions in the field of light, display, and color measurement. You identify new market opportunities, develop customer relationships, and help our organization to further strengthen our position within various industries.

You work closely with our sales teams, Marketing, and the European Sensing organization. Together, you translate developments in the market and customer needs into concrete commercial opportunities. You operate at a European level, having regular contact with customers and colleagues in different countries.

• Developing and realizing commercial growth plans and revenue targets for the assigned market and product portfolios;

• Actively identifying new market opportunities, potential customers, and strategic collaboration partners.

• Building, maintaining, and expanding relationships with existing customers and partners within Europe.

• Developing commercial strategies and propositions for various sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, food & agriculture, lighting and displays, recycling, paint, and plastics.

• Supporting local sales teams in identifying, qualifying, and developing commercial opportunities.

• Providing and leading customer presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept trajectories.

• Acting as a technical and commercial advisor for customers throughout the entire sales process.

• Following market developments, technological innovations, and relevant laws and regulations and translating these into commercial opportunities.

• Drafting and monitoring commercial plans, forecasts, and pipeline developments and reporting on these to management.

• Aligning closely with European colleagues regarding new leads and commercial trajectories, so that opportunities are handled jointly and in the correct manner.

  Who are you?

A challenging, international position within an innovative and growing business unit of a listed organization, in which you will get plenty of room to develop commercial opportunities and make a real impact.

Konica Minolta is an international company that offers innovative solutions to organizations and society. The headquarters is located in Tokyo. Konica Minolta has its group companies in 50 countries with more than 35,000 employees. The organization offers products and services in 150 countries all over the world.

Our People and Innovations keep us moving to strengthen our business, continuously applying our motto 'Rethink and shape the future' and changing the way people do business and utilize technology.

Every day at Konica Minolta is a chance to share your Ideas, stimulate Change, and collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds and experiences.

Together, we rethink today in order to shape the Future!