Business Development Director – e-Mobility

Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:From £85,000 + benefits

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Overview

Our client is a fast-growing technology company operating at the forefront of electrified mobility and advanced power systems. With a rapidly expanding global footprint, they are seeking a high-performing Director of Business Development to drive new customer acquisition and accelerate commercial growth across key e-Mobility markets.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially driven “hunter” with deep technical sales experience and a proven ability to bring innovative technologies to market. The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and clear progression opportunities within a scaling, innovation-led organisation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, and develop new business opportunities across target market sectors, working closely with Marketing, Engineering, and the wider business.

• Proactively engage and secure new customers, with a primary focus on new client acquisition and revenue generation.

• Build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with key strategic customers.

• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to influence product development, value propositions, and business models.

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with revenue and growth targets.

• Lead the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation and qualification through proposal development, negotiation, contract signing, and project kick-off.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams to deliver compelling, customer-focused proposals.

• Own pricing strategies and commercial negotiations for development programmes and component sales.

• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and seminars, delivering presentations and promoting the company’s technology and capabilities.

• Provide commercial leadership within a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment.
  

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven technical sales track record within a relevant industrial or technology-led sector.

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in sales within Automotive, Defence, Marine, Aerospace, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of both hardware and software elements of electrified mobility or power systems.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial agreements and closing high-value deals.

• Experience bringing new or emerging technologies to market, ideally from a Tier 1 supplier or OEM perspective.

• Strong analytical and commercial modelling skills (Excel or equivalent).

• Expertise in structured sales processes, strategic planning, and opportunity qualification.

• Comfortable operating in pre-revenue or early-stage growth environments.
  

Desirable Experience

• Established network within e-Mobility or adjacent technology sectors.

• Experience working cross-functionally and providing informal leadership within matrixed teams.

• Background in government funding, joint ventures, or EU funding programmes.

• Relevant technical degree and/or MBA.

• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment with high levels of autonomy.
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with strong growth potential

• Hybrid working model

• Employee benefits package including additional leave, life insurance, and incentive schemes

• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a cutting-edge technology business