1. Purpose of the Position

Drive the strategic development and sustainable growth of the Indian market in order to achieve and expand revenue, sales volume and profitability targets. Identify and realize new business opportunities while building long-term customer and partner relationships to strengthen the company's market position within the Indian automotive industry.

2. Main Responsibilities
Sales Manager / Business Development Manager India

Develop and implement market entry and growth strategies for the Indian market.
Identify and evaluate recent business opportunities and customer prospects within the automotive electric industry (harnesses).
Analyze market, competitor, technology and industry trends and derive strategic recommendations.
Build and further develop a strong network with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, as well as other relevant stakeholders in India.
Identify, approach and acquire key decision-makers in purchasing, engineering and management functions.




Establish and maintain sustainable customer relationships to generate new projects and series production business.
Take ownership of developing and maintaining a qualified sales opportunity pipeline.
Identify, generate and pursue RFQs, development projects and serial production opportunities.
Coordinate and manage all acquisition activities up to successful contract award.
Ensure the definition and alignment of acquisition requirements, customer specifications and commercial frameworks.
Ensure the preparation of quotations, business cases, cost breakdowns and profitability analyses in close cooperation with relevant internal departments.
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions within approved authorization levels.
Ensure achievement of agreed revenue, order intake and profitability targets.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry associations, governmental bodies, economic institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
Represent the company at customer events,

📌 Sales Manager Business Development India (Chakan)
🏢 DRÄXLMAIER Group
📍 Chakan