About the Role
Reporting directly to the CCO, the Sales Manager will be the driving force behind our sales efforts, with a sharp focus on cultivating a thriving customer base to fuel Bold's expansion. We're seeking a candidate who embodies a sales-centric mindset and a passion for commercial success. Your experience in sales in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle technology sector is pivotal to our growth.
About Bold Valuable Tech: Our Vision
At Bold, we´re a diverse community, from all over the world and from multiple industries and backgrounds. Combining experience from Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace and Aviation with skills from concept phase through to full product delivery. Our rapid expansion is a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions.
We have two engineering divisions, different in their technologies but similarly focused on delivering compelling products to our customers.
In our Applied Engineering division, we are an integral part of the design & development process for our high-performance customers including Formula 1, Motorsport and Automotive. From the initial stages of blank sheet designs to the final production, we assume ownership with a relentless commitment to bringing our clients' visions to life. We contribute across all areas of engineering and in multiple different specialisms including composite & materials, bodywork, aero & structural, powertrain, and tooling.
In our Electrification division, we specialize in R&D of state of the art of battery systems. Taking projects from initial concepts to production: we are designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing the next generation of high-performance batteries to innovative projects for multiple industries. We aim to generate a real impact on the future of electric mobility.
Join us in shaping and improving the future of engineering excellence!
What You Will Do
- Meticulously analyze the market landscape to pinpoint lucrative opportunities, identify product gaps, and consistently challenge our go-to-market strategy to offer value to customers.
- Conduct strategic studies on business models (product sales vs. tech licensing) tailored to customer segments, types, and regions.
- Develop and execute high-impact business development strategies.
- Nurture and expand relationships with new customers while taking ownership of surpassing growth KPIs.
- Foster and sustain a robust pipeline of fresh business prospects aligned with our core offerings.
- Support cross-functional teams through the entire process, from initial RFQ to full implementation and successful customer deliveries.
- Build and leverage an effective network to establish and enhance customer relationships.
- Absorb and to be able to relay to customers, product features and characteristics in conversations. Be always prepared to answer questions from potential customers.
- Demonstrate courtesy and savoir-fair in front of customers in all situations.
What You Need to Succeed
- A proven track record of igniting growth in startups or rapidly expanding technology companies, with a strong emphasis on sales.
- Exceptional leadership skills, adept at building interpersonal connections, and possessing a high level of empathy.
- Extensive experience in crafting and negotiating agreements with major players in the automotive, aviation, or marine industries.
- A proactive approach and unwavering commitment to customer success.
- A well-established network of industry connections within the EV space (automotive, e-VTOL, marine, etc.) and a demonstrated history of international business development achievements.
- Outstanding communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in tracking and managing multiple customer programs, from inception to realization.
- Self-reliant individual with own drive to develop business with new customers.
- Openness to international travel as needed.
- Enthusiasm for the opportunity to join a high-growth startup, coupled with the ability to thrive in an ever-evolving business environment while adapting and excelling in challenging circumstances.
Our Values
- Customer Obsession – be accountable, be communicative, be unforgettable
- Ownership – be engaged, be passionate, be committed, be reliable
- Integrity – be inspiring, be trustworthy, be supportive, be compassionate
- Boldness – be innovative, be confident, be fearless, be resilient, be authentic
- Excellence – be the best, be relentless, positive, be humble
What BOLD offers you
- High growth, multicultural and friendly environment: Be part of a start-up that thrives on high-performance EV technology
- Private Health insurance (company level plan): Access to Sanitas plan at a reduced employee cost (for employees, spouse, or children)
- Subsidized canteen
- Brilliant colleagues and Top Talent
- Regular events and team-building activities
Diversity & Inclusion
At Bold Valuable Technologies, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage, and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion, or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
Our core values dictate how we live and work. We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients. A business that is engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels in a working environment that is collaborative and supportive.
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