Sales Leader / Business Development Engineer

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1917402

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917402

SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | AUTOMOTIVE CONNECTORS, INFOTAINMENT & NPI

Core Expertise

  • Sales strategy and account management for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive electronics
  • New product introduction (NPI) and program launch leadership across tooling, validation, and production
  • Technical portfolio management for connector systems, infotainment, and high-voltage EV assemblies
  • Cross-functional coordination with engineering, quality, procurement, and commercial stakeholders globally
  • Negotiating tooling, engineering, and commercial terms to optimize margin and time-to-market
  • Business development in medical electrical and industrial automation markets driving product strategies

Project Background

  • Led automotive connector product launches from prototype through production for major OEM platforms
  • Developed infotainment and high-voltage EV assembly qualification plans and secured program approvals
  • Managed global technical reviews, cost negotiations, and supplier tooling strategies for program success
  • Built digital marketing business operations, implementing software and procedures to improve efficiency
  • Supported resident engineering during vehicle electrical architecture development and platform launches

Key Skills

  • Salesforce | CRM platforms | SAP | Pragmatic Marketing
  • Product management | NPI | Portfolio strategy
  • 3D CAD | 2D CAD | Finite Element Analysis
  • APQP | DFMEA | DVP&R | Design validation
  • Account development | Negotiation | Stakeholder alignment
  • Connector systems | Infotainment | High-voltage EV assemblies
  • Cross-functional leadership | Global program coordination

Education

  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Lawrence Technological University

Awards & Recognition

  • Awarded 3 U.S. patents for unsealed connector and electrical design innovations
  • Product Family of the Year award for a miniature connector portfolio strategy
  • Exceeded display market share targets for major OEM accounts

Why Interview this Candidate?

Results-driven sales and product leader with 15+ years in automotive electronics and connector systems. They deliver measurable market-share growth, have secured multiple patents, and consistently lead successful NPI across global teams. Strong technical-commercial fluency and negotiation skills enable immediate impact on growth-focused programs.

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