Full-Time
Lead Expert Business Development & Product Strategy
LEONI
5,001-10,000 employees
Global supplier of automotive wiring systems
No salary listed
Kitzingen, Germany
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule with 40% home office.
Bachelor's
 Business & Strategy (1) |
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- A completed technical or business degree, or an equivalent qualification, is required.
- Several years of experience in business development, sales, product management, or production management in the automotive industry are required.
- Experience managing projects in cross-functional teams is required.
- Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas is required: high-voltage wiring harnesses, high-voltage connection systems, charging infrastructure, data cable assemblies, or similar fields.
- A good understanding of electromobility trends and requirements, as well as future vehicle platforms, is required.
- Strong customer orientation, strategic thinking, and confident communication in an international environment are required.
- Develop and implement growth strategies for product fields beyond low-voltage wiring harnesses.
- Develop product and system offerings through an integrated consideration of product and process solutions, including new supplier structures, to create competitive offerings.
- Identify new business opportunities with original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and commercial vehicle manufacturers.
- Analyze market, technology, and competitive developments, particularly in high-voltage architectures, electrical/electronic systems, and vehicle connectivity.
- Define product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and business cases for new technologies in collaboration with multiple departments.
- Build and maintain a strategic opportunity pipeline and accompany customer projects until handover to the project organization.
- Manage projects from strategy through successful introduction.
- Collaborate and coordinate closely with sales, engineering, purchasing, plants, and international teams.
Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Morocco expansion adds capacity and 90 jobs, scaling to 200.
- Luxshare completed majority ownership in July 2025, then raised stake to 74.9%.
- LEONI says restructuring remains on track and overhead costs are down 20 percent.
What critics are saying
- LEONI cuts up to 700 jobs in Arad, Beiuș, and Marghita during 2026.
- Marghita closes in first-half 2026 because LEONI lacks new projects.
- Global automotive order weakness and cost pressure threaten the WSD turnaround through 2026.
What makes LEONI unique
- Luxshare owns 74.9% since April 30, 2026, backing LEONI's turnaround.
- LEONI LCS expands Moroccan manufacturing with Kenitra groundbreaking and Bouskoura expansion in 2026.
- The company supplies wiring systems and automotive cables for ADAS and next-generation vehicles.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Company News
Luxshare Precision announced the acquisition of Germany's Leoni AG and its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH for €525 million (approx. ¥4.1 billion). Luxshare will acquire 50.1% of Leoni AG and 100% of Leoni Kabel GmbH. The acquisition aims to combine Luxshare's R&D and manufacturing capabilities with Leoni's global resources. Despite Leoni's recent financial struggles, the acquisition is expected to enhance Luxshare's global automotive wiring harness market presence.
Summary: 36Kr reports that Luxshare Precision plans to acquire a 50.1% stake in Leoni AG and 100% of its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH. Post-transaction, Luxshare will hold the Leoni AG stake through Singapore Luxshare, while Hong Kong Luxshare and its subsidiary Huiju Technology will jointly hold Leoni Kabel GmbH through Singapore Huiju.