Lead Expert Business Development & Product Strategy (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global leading provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 95,000 employees in 23 countries and consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses.

We believe that meaningful connections — between people, technologies, and ideas — are key to innovation and success. That is why at LEONI, you will become part of a diverse and international team working together to shape the future of mobility: from autonomous driving to alternative powertrains and smart charging solutions.

Since 2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, a global technology company headquartered in China. Together, we are shaping the future of mobility.

Join us and help drive the transformation of the automotive world.

For more information about LEONI, please visit our website: www.leoni.sk

Job Description

• Development and implementation of growth strategies for product areas outside of low-voltage wiring harnesses
• Examples of product areas: high-voltage wiring harnesses and system solutions in the field of electric mobility, insourcing and external business development for data cable systems, and the components business
• Further development of the product and system portfolio through an integrated approach to product and process solutions, including new supplier structures (e.g., in collaboration with Luxshare) to ensure competitive offerings
• Identification of new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and in the commercial vehicle sector
• Analysis of market, technology, and competitive developments, particularly in the areas of high-voltage architectures, E/E systems, and vehicle connectivity
• Definition of product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and business cases for new technologies in collaboration with various departments
• Building and maintaining a strategic opportunity pipeline, as well as supporting customer projects through to handover to the project organization
• Project management to support the process from strategy through to successful implementation
• Close collaboration and coordination with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, manufacturing plants, and international teams

Qualifications

• A successfully completed degree in engineering or business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in business development, sales, product management, or production management in the automotive industry
• Project management experience in cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: high-voltage wiring harnesses, high-voltage connection systems, charging infrastructure, data cable assemblies, or similar
• A strong understanding of trends and requirements in electric mobility as well as future vehicle platforms
• Strong customer focus, strategic thinking, and the ability to present oneself confidently in an international environment

Additional Information

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant/canteen
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: 2250 EUR/Brutto 

The final salary may be higher than the advertised minimum and will be determined individually based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and the requirements of the position.

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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