We are seeking an ambitious Project Manager Business Development to act as the right hand of our Managing Director. This role is designed for a highly strategic and proactive professional who can drive critical growth projects, contribute to strategic planning, and help position Baoli EMEA for long-term success. This role provides significant visibility and exposure at the executive level, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
As Baoli EMEA operates within the larger KION Group, this position requires strong corporate navigation skills, including governance, reporting, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have experience from a leading consulting firm and bring a structured, results-driven approach to business development.
We are a dynamic and growing organization where you will have the chance to make a real impact, implement innovative ideas, and personally grow within an international and entrepreneurial environment.
Please note: Exceptional English skills are required, as you will work with stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.What we offer:
What we offer
- A company with a future: Baoli EMEA is growing in a fast-paced and competitive market. As part of the German KION Group, we are building a strong foundation for long-term success.
- High visibility and impact: This role provides exposure to senior management and the opportunity to shape Baoli EMEA’s strategy.
- Dynamic work environment: A mix of strategic planning, project execution, and corporate engagement across international markets.
- Attractive benefits: Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative company culture.
Your responsibilities
- Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, translating business goals into actionable projects.
- Lead and manage critical business development initiatives to drive growth, efficiency, and market expansion.
- Support strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment with Baoli EMEA’s long-term objectives.
- Navigate and engage with corporate governance structures within the KION Group, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and corporate procedures.
- Analyze data, prepare high-quality presentations, and support executive decision-making with strong analytical insights.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams within KION.
- Identify new business opportunities, assess feasibility, and implement solutions to enhance Baoli’s competitive position.
- Support change management initiatives and drive organizational improvements.
- Prepare and present reports, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Your Profile
- University degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 3-6 years of experience in business development, strategy, or consulting, ideally within a leading consulting firm.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver results.
- Experience in corporate governance, reporting structures, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other business analysis tools.
- Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
Workplace: Lainate (MI) - Italy
Top Skills
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers.
Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis.
No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally.
Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
