Business Development Manager Europe - Smart Grid (m/w/d)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Waiblingen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Business Development Manager Europe for Smart Grid solutions. The role focuses on market analysis, customer engagement, and driving demand across Europe. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in business development, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in English is essential, and additional languages, particularly German, are preferred.

Leistungen

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in business development or sales.
• Strong understanding of energy systems, grid automation, or related technologies.
• Willingness to travel across Europe for customer visits and events.
• Hunter mindset: proactive, persistent, and driven.

Aufgaben

• Engage end customers and position solutions effectively.
• Drive market awareness and lead generation across Europe.
• Analyze markets to identify demand trends and develop strategies.
• Manage business development pipeline and ensure data accuracy in CRM.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Sales

Energy systems knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

German language (preferred)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Business Development Manager Europe - Smart Grid (m/w/d)

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Business Development Manager Europe – Smart Grid with a true hunter mentality—someone who thrives on opening doors, creating awareness, and generating demand for our innovative energy automation and grid intelligence solutions.

Your mission is to engage end customers such as utilities, data centers, and other critical infrastructure operators across Europe, positioning KRIES as a trusted partner for Smart Grid solutions. You will work closely with Application Engineers to bring the right technical expertise to customer discussions, ensuring credibility and tailored solutions. This role combines market evangelism, structured pipeline management, and strategic market analysis to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Awareness & Lead Generation

• 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.

2. Market Analysis & GTM Strategy

• 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.
• Provide insights to shape strategic decisions and long-term growth initiatives.
• Build and nurture relationships with utilities, data centers, and other strategic accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding customer challenges and aligning them with our solutions.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers to deliver technical presentations, demos, and solution workshops.
• Proactively manage the business development pipeline, ensuring a healthy mix of short-, mid-, and long-term opportunities.
• Track all activities in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.
• Use CRM insights to support strategic decisions and improve forecasting.
• Work closely with regional sales teams, marketing, application engineers and product management to execute awareness campaigns.
• Provide market insights to shape product strategy and roadmap.
• Support channel partners with technical and commercial messaging for end customers
• Represent KRIES at industry conferences, trade fairs, and customer events across Europe.
• Deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations to position KRIES as a leader in Smart Grid innovation.

Qualifications:

• 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.

What We Offer:

A key role in shaping the future of energy automation and grid intelligence.

The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Access to global resources and career development within TE Connectivity.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Location: Waiblingen, BW, DE, 71334

State: BW

Country/Region: DE

Travel: 50% to 75%

Requisition ID: 139735