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HAHARMAN Becker Automotive Systems GmbH

Strategic Early Engagement Manager(m/w/x)

Karlsbad
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Shaping OEM needs and architecture through pre-RFI engagement at a technology leader in automotive solutions. 10+ years automotive experience with OEM or Tier-1/2 required. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, campus fitness access.

Requirements

  • Automotive experience (early engagement, pre-sales, business development)
  • Confidence working with OEM stakeholders
  • Minimum 10 years Automotive experience (OEM, Tier-1, or Tier2)
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Ability to engage cross-functional customer influencers
  • Ability to convert VOC/market data into strategies
  • Strong execution discipline (planning, prioritization, delivery)
  • Experience with matrix setup and parallel initiatives
  • Comfort with standard methods and tools (pipeline hygiene, documentation, playbooks)
  • Specialized depth/breadth in the field
  • Independent work in complex situations
  • Leadership in solving complex problems
  • Leadership in sub-function projects
  • Accountability in external vendor management

Tasks

  • Drive pre-RFI customer engagement.
  • Build trusted OEM partnerships.
  • Shape OEM needs, requirements, and architecture.
  • Expand engagement to planning, pre-development, tech-scouting.
  • Engage with marketing and business leadership.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities.
  • Translate VOC, market, and competitive insights.
  • Identify clear business opportunities.
  • Develop customer-ready value propositions.
  • Inform product positioning and roadmap discussions.
  • Collaborate with SBU and Div Tech.
  • Validate new product offerings with customers.
  • Assess problem fit, value, differentiators, and adoption barriers.
  • Capture actionable customer feedback.
  • Support early opportunity enablement.
  • Utilize demo cars, showcases, and proof points.
  • Mature concepts and validate feasibility.
  • Co-create customer-facing narratives.
  • Develop storytelling, value propositions, and content.
  • Support early engagement and downstream pursuits.
  • Contribute to innovative go-to-market models.
  • Collaborate with OEM business teams.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
  • Develop partnership and commercialization concepts.
  • Apply standard early engagement methods and tools.
  • Promote standard early engagement methods and tools.
  • Utilize common templates, pipeline tracking, and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline documentation.
  • Maintain accurate engagement documentation.
  • Keep engagement data current and consistent.
  • Utilize defined tools and repositories.
  • Ensure transparency for CAM planning.
  • Ensure transparency for pursuit planning.
  • Lead sub-function project work.
  • Coordinate external vendors for showcases/events.

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee product discounts

Learning & Development

  • Extensive training opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Personal development

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Campus fitness center access

Additional Allowances

  • Tuition reimbursement

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Cafeteria access

Informal Culture

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
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