JOB DETAILS

Role’s purpose

The Technical Business Development Manager will develop ICL Industrial Products (IP) Division
pipeline of new products and applications in the area of Electrical Vehicles.

Main Responsibilities

▪ Identify new opportunities with potential contribution in the business of EV.
▪ Conduct research to identify new markets, emerging market trends and customer unmet
needs.
▪ Assess market needs and build business plans to promote it.
▪ Build strong relationship with all the relevant value chain, academy, researchers and
industry professionals.
▪ Lead interdisciplinary teams for each selected business opportunity (Sales and Marketing,
R&D, Production and Finance).
▪ Work with potential partners to establish rapport and collaborations.
▪ Establish and manage a process for generating, evaluating and filtering new ideas.
▪ Prepare and present a business case for investment.
▪ Continually review, evaluate and enhance the development of the identified business
opportunities.
▪ Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
▪ Possess a strong understanding of IP products, competition in the industry and positioning.

Interfaces

▪ ICL- IP Business Development team, Sales and Marketing team
▪ Business Unit leadership team
▪ R&D Department
▪ Industry key players
▪ Customers
▪ Third party organizations - Universities, Researchers, etc.
▪ Consultants and relevant technology companies

Required Experience & Skills

▪ 5 years of experience in Business/Market Development in the field of electronics, preferably
Electrical Vehicles.
▪ Previous marketing experience – significant advantage
▪ Technical background (Chemical Engineering/Material Engineering or Electrical Engineering
degree)
▪ MBA in Business Administration or Economics or another relevant field – Advantage
▪ Track record of managing multiple projects in parallel
▪ Leadership, able to set up teams and drive matrix teams to success.
▪ Experience in developing of Business plans for new products and markets.
ICL JAPAN LTD
▪ High-level communication and presentation skills
▪ Excellent Interpersonal skills and a team player with the ability to lead a global team
(including matrix managerial responsibility)
▪ Excellent in relationship building & networking.
▪ Strong capability to lead strategy from ideation to execution.
▪ Very good market understanding while identifying significant trends.
▪ Analyze and implement product positioning strategies.
▪ Ability to think creatively and problem-solving attitude.
▪ Fluent in English
▪ Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
 
To apply online, click the link or contact Danny Mullan at 0468 572 424 or
danny@kiterecruitment.au for a confidential discussion.