Business Development Manager – Energy

The role

The Business Development Manager – Energy is a customer-facing salesperson managing business development for engineered projects and applications. This individual contributor role drives growth and supports hub strategy execution within the Transmission and Distribution sector of the US National Electrical Grid.

What you will do

• Manage business development efforts within the Applications & Engineered Projects Hub
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and industry teams to develop customer solutions
• Utilize CRM and enablement tools to manage pursuits and track performance
• Maintain accountability for KPIs and OKRs related to hub strategy
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
• Apply sales acumen across multiple disciplines
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to adapt to discipline-specific requirements
• Align role execution with segment strategy
• Serve as a subject matter expert within a focused segment area
• Support localization and execution of global segment strategies

Required qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business development, engineering projects, or technical sales
• Strong understanding of engineered solutions and application-based selling
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with CRM platforms and sales enablement tools
• Must be able to travel by air
• Occasional overseas travel for extended periods required
• Occasional Domestic Travel required
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Regular and on-time attendance

Nice to have

• Engineering discipline with sales experience preferred

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k matching
• bonus plan
• generous time off package
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• auto allowance
• life insurance
• short & long-term disability

About the company

Phoenix Contact is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its employees.