Business Development Manager - IP
$55,000–$55,000 year
Hybrid · Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Business Development Manager responsible for global client development and monetisation of Geely UK's IP assets. Drive technology licensing, joint R&D and cross-border collaborations, lead end-to-end contract review and negotiation, manage IP compliance and risk, maintain long-term client relationships, and deliver annual revenue targets. Identify global opportunities with automotive OEMs and suppliers, tailor IP monetisation solutions, monitor market dynamics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute commercial strategies. Requires 5-8 years in IP licensing/BD within automotive or related sectors and a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Engineering, Automotive, or a related field
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in business development, IP licensing, technology commercialisation or industrial strategic cooperation roles
- Proven track record of successful end-to-end IP commercialisation and technology licensing project delivery
- Prior working experience in the automotive industry, overseas business development or cross-border technology cooperation is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with UK and EU commercial compliance and cross-border transaction regulations is highly desirable
- Experience working in an international, cross-cultural business environment is advantageous
- Good understanding of automotive industry operations, including sales, supply chain, or commercial functions is advantageous
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