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

LEONI leoni.com Open · verified Oct 14, 2026
On-site Dubnica nad Váhom Full-time Senior Business Development

At a glance

Senior Business Development role at LEONI. Dubnica nad Váhom · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development
SenioritySenior
LocationDubnica nad Váhom
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 7d ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Shape growth plans for product areas beyond low-voltage harnesses, including high-voltage systems, data cables and components
  • Develop the product and system range with process solutions and supplier structures that support competitive offers
  • Find opportunities with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and commercial vehicle customers
  • Assess market, technology and competitor shifts in high-voltage architectures, E/E systems and vehicle connectivity
  • Set product roadmaps, pricing and business cases, then manage opportunities and projects through handover

What you bring

  • A completed engineering or business degree, or an equivalent qualification
  • Several years in automotive business development, sales, product management or production management
  • Experience leading projects across functions, plus strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, charging, data cables or a related area
  • Understanding of electric-mobility trends and future vehicle platforms, with confidence in international customer settings

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who can connect product strategy with customer opportunities and coordinate across sales, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing. The role is based on-site in Dubnica nad Váhom.

From the employer

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for power distribution and connectivity in the automotive industry. The Group employs approximately 95,000 people across 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of approximately EUR 3.9 billion in 2025, excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division.

With a 74.9% ownership stake in LEONI, LUXSHARE is both the company’s majority shareholder and a strategic partner, actively supporting and enabling LEONI’s long-term growth and success while contributing to its strategic direction.

LEONI’s customer base spans leading global automotive OEMs, commercial vehicle manufacturers, and component suppliers.

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

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

  • 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
  • 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

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: 2500 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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LEONI Wiring Systems Slovakia, spol. s r.o.

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