Simone Spielmann
Senior Business Development Manager (Tech)
Eberhardzell
Summary
Dynamic Business Development and Product Management Manager with 19+ years of experience, including 10 years in OEM and automotive industries. Skilled at identifying high-performance potential and driving results. Known for enthusiasm in tackling complex challenges, strong self-motivation, and a passion for strategy, innovation, and leadership.
Experienced in association work and collaboration within industry networks. Brings a solid foundation in strategic thinking and relationship management, with a focus on continuous learning and growth in business development. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and emerging trends, offering fresh perspectives.
Expert in driving revenue growth, managing hardware product portfolios, and implementing strategic initiatives. Demonstrated success in market analysis, negotiation, and building long-term client relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager (Tech)
Amazon
10.2020 - Current
- BD Land Mobility Project Kuiper (1/2024) incl. GTM strategies land mobility incl. heavy equipment vehicles, agriculture, automotive. Close collaboration with antenna and end-to-end PMTs. Coordination of customer requirements to drive direct sales. Negotiations with industry leading OEMs.
- BD Amazon Smart Vehicles (7/2022-1/2024) Strategic POC for OEMs reg. Alexa, Ring, Quattro: From visioning, ideation and integration to commercial negotiations. Member of the steering committees between Amazon and OEMs.
- Senior Business Development Manager EU Hearables (Alexa Voice Services AVS, Jan-Dec 2021), EU Smart Home & EU Alexa Connect Kit ACK (10/2020-6/2022): Successful Product launch for Alexa features e.g., expanding garage door opener to all EU countries. Headphones launches such as Jabra (implementation of 6 product launches with Alexa built-in solution). SME for Smart Home standard Matter incl. roadmap for Matter features.
Product Management and Business Development
Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Pre-development & product management: Chassis & suspension. Strategy for Handtmann Corporate Group. Alignment of requirements towards potential customers such as Mercedes AMG.
- Patent holder for various inventions, e.g., EPN 3911556 Axle carriers for motor vehicles and die-cast production with cavity; EPN 3928417 multi-part segmented e-machine housing.
- Startup scouting and development of industry partnerships.
Head of Energy & Energy Purchasing
Verallia Deutschland AG (formerly Saint-Gobain Oberland AG)
10.2011 - 04.2017
- Head of Energy & Energy Purchasing (team size approx. 5): responsibility for energy purchasing oil/gas/electricity (budget: € 40-50 MM/y) and risk management. Overall responsibility for energy tax compensation, EEG surcharge reduction, network charges, etc. (scope: >€ 35MM). Forecast & risk management (finance, production) energy.
- Board Advisor (technical, political, financial) for sales, marketing, central purchasing, controlling and accounting.
- Project lead for large-scale projects (e.g., Bad Wurzach biogas project, Neuburg local heating network: Power-to-heat system, introduction of the cross sites energy data acquisition system).
- Lobbying and associations: Glass manufacturing DE bottles & jars. Appointed member of the legal committee of VIK (largest German industrial association: Association of Industrial Energy and Power Industries) 2012-2017.
- Introduction of standards in project management. Implementation of DIN EN ISO 50001.
Head of Project Management & Senior Consultant
Munich Consulting Group GmbH
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Product development and business development for automotive customers
- BMW M-GmbH: Car development & project management BMW M GmbH M5, M6, M4.
- BMW AG, engine development: Multi-project planning, resource control of prototype engines.
- Audi AG: Press shop change management and budget control.
Senior Manager Car Body Development and Project Management
[bu:st] Automotive GmbH
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Customers: Automotive and industrial customers, OEMs (BMW, ZF, Bavaria Yachts, other).
- Specialist for the ‘BMW Task Force Silver Corrosion’ leading to successful physical/chemical cause clarification.
- Module Manager Development of body components (BMW X5M, X6M), car development: Responsible for design, hardware requirements, roadmap & milestones, costs, quality, purchasing, change management, supplier coordination from clay to SOP (start of production).
- Successful management of all ‘cost down’ workshops BMW development teams Body in White.
- Internal position: Team Lead Supplier Management.
Education
University Diploma in Physics - Physics
Technical University of Munich TUM
Munich 05.1999 - 01.2006
Skills
Complex cross-functional collaborations
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager (Tech)
Amazon
10.2020 - Current
Product Management and Business Development
Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH & Co. KG
11.2017 - 09.2020
Head of Energy & Energy Purchasing
Verallia Deutschland AG (formerly Saint-Gobain Oberland AG)
10.2011 - 04.2017
Head of Project Management & Senior Consultant
Munich Consulting Group GmbH
03.2010 - 08.2011
Senior Manager Car Body Development and Project Management
[bu:st] Automotive GmbH
06.2006 - 03.2010
University Diploma in Physics - Physics
Technical University of Munich TUM
05.1999 - 01.2006
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