Business Development Assistant Manager (m/w/d) Automotive

Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing and environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core technologies for global car makers, VS Company is supporting the emerging mega trend of the whole vehicle industry. LG Electronics VS is a leading system supplier in the fields of in-vehicle infotainment, telematics and electrification.

Business Development Assistant Manager (m/f/d) Automotive

Your Tasks:

Account & Commercial Management

• Manage commercial activities for assigned OEM accounts (e.g., Renault Group, Stellantis) across ongoing programs
• Oversee pricing, quotation updates (RFQ/CRQ), and support revenue and profitability tracking
• Coordinate sales order, shipment, and invoicing processes for development and mass-production phases
• Monitor program financials and support margin improvement actions

Program Operations & Execution

• Act as a key interface to ensure smooth execution of development and mass-production programs
• Track program status, key milestones, and deliverables in coordination with internal functions (R&D, SCM, Quality, etc.)
• Identify risks proactively and support mitigation plans to ensure program stability
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capability

Customer & Cross-functional Coordination

• Serve as a primary contact window for day-to-day communication with OEM customers
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into actionable internal tasks
• Drive alignment with HQ (Korea) and regional teams on commercial, technical, and strategic topics
• Facilitate internal decision-making by consolidating input across stakeholders

Business Development & Pipeline Support

• Support identification and development of new business opportunities within assigned accounts
• Participate in RFx processes, including coordination of technical and commercial inputs
• Contribute to early engagement activities (spec-in, roadmap alignment, customer workshops)
• Support account strategy development based on customer needs and competitive landscape

Your Profile:

• 5–8 years of sales or account management experience in automotive electronics industries.
• Experience in automotive electronics, Tier-1 supplier environment, or OEM-facing roles.
• Proven involvement in RFx processes, business development, commercial negotiations
• Solid understanding of automotive electronics products and business structure (e.g., Head Unit, HPC, Telematics, Display, etc.)
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing logic, quotation management, and basic P&L awareness
• Ability to manage multiple programs and stakeholders simultaneously in a structured manner
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into business actions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with both customers and internal teams
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and organizational capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluency in English and French (both required) and Korean proficiency is a strong plus