Business Development Manager – Smart Grid
TE Connectivity
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Waiblingen • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Actively seek out new opportunities and hunt for prospects across Europe.
- Drive thought leadership through presentations, webinars, and participation in industry events.
- Engage directly with end customers to showcase the value of our solutions and create interest.
- Analyze European markets to identify demand trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics.
- Develop and implement new business models and go-to-market strategies to accelerate adoption of Smart Grid solutions.
- Build and nurture relationships with utilities, data centers, and other strategic accounts.
- Proactively manage the business development pipeline, ensuring a healthy mix of short-, mid-, and long-term opportunities.
- Work closely with regional sales teams, marketing, application engineers and product management to execute awareness campaigns.
- Represent KRIES at industry conferences, trade fairs, and customer events across Europe.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in business development or sales
- Strong understanding of energy systems, grid automation, or related technologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus (German preferred).
- Willingness to travel across Europe for customer visits and events.
- Hunter mindset: proactive, persistent, and driven to open new doors and create opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
business developmentsalesenergy systemsgrid automationmarket analysisgo-to-market strategiesbusiness modelspipeline managementpresentation skillscustomer engagement
Soft skills
communicationpresentationrelationship buildingproactivepersistentdrivenstakeholder engagementteam collaborationstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree