Business Development Manager - IP

We are recruiting on behalf of Geely UK . - Business Development Manager - IP Salary 50k-55k + Car Allowance + Benefits Ansty Business Park, Coventry About the role This role drives the commercialisation and global business development of Geely UK's proprietary automotive technologies and IP assets.The Business Development Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for global client development, commercial solution design, cross-border business negotiation and contract execution, as well as long-term client relationship management, delivering annual business targets and scaling the company’s IP monetisation capabilities across global markets. ⚡ Identify and develop global potential clients, covering automotive OEMs, component suppliers, intelligent vehicle technology enterprises and industry solution providers to build a sustainable high-quality client pipeline. ⚡ Explore and capture business opportunities in technology licensing, joint R&D and industrial collaboration, driving consistent delivery of Geely UK's business development and revenue targets. ⚡ Analyse Geely UK's IP assets advantages, application scenarios, and design tailored IP commercialisation solutions to meet differentiated client business needs. ⚡ Monitor global automotive IP market dynamics, competitor collaboration models and industry pricing mechanisms, summarise market feedback, and iterate and optimise the company’s IP licensing strategies and commercialisation systems. ⚡Lead end-to-end client requirement alignment, commercial consultation and business negotiation, and take full ownership of contract review, revision and formal execution with internal cross-functional teams. ⚡Implement rigorous risk control over commercial terms and IP compliance throughout cross-border transactions to mitigate potential business and legal risks. ⚡Maintain stable and long-term cooperative relationships with existing clients, track project delivery progress, and resolve commercial docking and operational issues during project implementation. ⚡Proactively identify incremental cooperation opportunities including contract renewal, expanded collaboration and in-depth joint technical development, enhancing client stickiness and achieving sustainable IP commercial revenue. ⚡Carry out any other commercial and business development tasks or responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership. Experience to succeed ⚡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. What we can offer you ⚡ Competitive salary ⚡ Car allowance ⚡ 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays ⚡ Hybrid working available between the base location and home. Geely UK currently operates a minimum expectation of four days per week in the office, with one day working from home. This arrangement is subject to change in line with business requirements. ⚡ Life insurance, cycle to work scheme, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme ⚡ Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash health care scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. ⚡ Salary extras giving you discounts across various retailers (e.g supermarkets, eating out, and leisure activities.) ⚡ Modern offices with free parking and EV charging available ⚡ Offices include use of onsite gym (Ansty location), subsidised canteens, regular companywide events ⚡ Support you to unlock your potential through technical & behavioural training. Oh, and did we mention you can get access to LinkedIn Learning too!