Business Development & Project Manager

Location: USA (remote possible)

Reports to: Managing Director / Executive Management

Employment type: Full-time

Contact: compliance.us@partslife.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

For the build-out phase of our business, we are looking for an entrepreneurial professional who combines

business development with project management. As the first operational hire, you will build customer and

partner relationships and drive strategic and customer-facing projects. The initial focus is on solutions for

the automotive aftermarket, in particular the Independent Aftermarket, product regulation, EPR,

sustainability, and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building the organization

  • Establish simple, scalable ways of working for CRM, pipeline management, project governance, and

    reporting

  • Support the selection and management of external service providers, advisors, and technology

    partners

Project management and delivery

  • Plan and manage strategic and customer-facing projects, including milestones, responsibilities, risks,

    and budgets

  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and prepare status reports and decision materials

  • Ensure timely delivery and document processes and best practices

Business development and market development

  • Build and maintain customer and partner relationships in the Independent Aftermarket, as well as with

    associations and other relevant stakeholders

  • Identify business opportunities, build a qualified pipeline, and manage the commercial process through

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  • Prepare customer meetings, presentations, proposals, business cases, and value propositions

  • Monitor market and regulatory developments and translate customer requirements into concrete

    offerings

YOUR PROFILE

You work in a structured, reliable, and hands-on manner. You recognize opportunities, adapt quickly to

new topics, bring the right people together, and drive projects through to completion. You have a high

degree of independence, an execution focus, and are willing to take on operational tasks personally.

  • Relevant professional experience (typically several years) in business development, project

    management, consulting, partnerships, or account management

  • Required: hands-on experience and an established professional network in the Independent

    Aftermarket

  • Demonstrated experience building new business relationships and managing complex projects

  • Strong commercial understanding and excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Excellent written and spoken English, as required for international customer and partner

    communication

  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the United States and, where required, internationally

WHAT WE OFFER

A leadership-level role in a growing company with direct influence on the build-out of the business, close

collaboration with Executive Management, and the opportunity to shape processes, partnerships, and

customer solutions from the start.

Equal opportunity:

PartsLife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of

gender, age, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other

protected characteristic. Selection is based solely on qualifications, experience, and fit with the role.

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