Business Development Manager

Mission:

The position resides within our UK&l Sales Team which is not only the leading sales organization within our global marketplace but also one of the fastest growing, innovative and dynamic teams within the Schneider Electric Group.

The Senior Business Development Manager will work within this environment selling to both large and multinational organizations headquartered in UK&I.

The role will operate along-side our team of sales and pre-sales specialists working across our EMEA, APAC & Americas divisions.

Successful candidates will be expected to hold C level engagements within these target organisations, focused on building solutions within the domains of sustainability and energy demand, with a significant focus on energy supply.

You are not only required to possess strong sales hunting and nurturing capabilities but also work across borders within a collaborative matrix sales organisation.

Responsibilities:



* Strong ability to hunt and self-generate business leads and opportunities.


* Meeting and exceeding annual and quarterly targets


* Identifying and creating new opportunities within the UK&I market


* Have a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and our global services and software portfolio.


* Based on this understanding, you will recognize and articulate appropriate approaches to address gaps and enhance and communicate strengths in a way that meets customer needs and differentiates us from the competition


* Become a key contributor to assist in tailoring the global portfolio to address the needs of the EMEA market.


* Be a dynamic leader to both our customers and others within the organisation.


* Collaborate with multiple sales teams to execute and orchestrate customer solutions.


* Collaborate and interact with other multi-national marketing and sales teams and departments within Schneider Electric.


* Be prepared to undertake significant national and international travel within a challenging environment.

Skills & Experience:



* Evidenced sales experience, with a track record of successful lead generation and delivering new business.


* Experience in consultative selling and services industry (procurement services and/or energy supply a plus)


* Strong proven track record of being successful in prospecting/hunting (possibly in an inside sales role)


* Nurturing experience, demonstrating a track record of consistently achieving sales targets in a high-pressure environment


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment, CRM systems (salesforce.com or equivalent)


* Personal qualities such as: influential, perseverant, reliable, direct, curious, and creative

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