Director of Business Development

Stadler US; Ventes; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the rail industry seeks a Director of Business Development to drive sales strategy and enhance market presence on the West Coast. This role involves understanding client needs, navigating public procurement processes, and fostering long-term partnerships to contribute to the evolution of public transportation systems.

Prestations

401(k) with employer match after 90 days

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development at a leadership level.
• Experience in rail/rolling stock is required.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead the sales strategy for the West Coast passenger rail industry.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategy.
• Manage and mentor sales professionals.

Connaissances

Communication

Presentation

Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Sales Strategy

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Outils

Office Suite

Description du poste

Position:Director of Business Development

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Id:1270

# of Openings:1

Director of Business Development (West Coast)

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

The Director of Business Development will lead our sales strategy, focusing on expanding our market presence in the west coast passenger rail industry. This role is not just about selling products but involves understanding the uniqueneeds of our clients, public procurement processes, building long-term partnerships, and contributing to the evolution of
public transportation systems. In this role, you will lead policy and government relations efforts at the state-level, developclose relationships and maintain constant oversight of passenger rail funding and legislation in key states—such asCalifornia.

Key Activities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and West Coast market growth
• Participate in internal and external customer meetings and assigning and following up on action items.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive dynamics within the passenger rail industry
• Maintain a pipeline of projects in the Sales Database with accurate data in accordance with the Global Sales Process.
• Nurture sales leads in your respective territory, focused on long-term relationship development and management.
• Plan and advocate for Stadler’s policy priorities in key states such as California.
• Collaborate across multiple departments and teams to ensure customer requirements are met throughout the design,manufacturing, and delivery processes. Support project management in delivering on time and within budget.
• Manage and mentor other sales professionals, as applicable, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide guidanceand support to ensure direct reports meet their objectives and develops professionally.
• Represent Stadler at industry events, trade shows, and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in business development in a leadership level
• Experience in rail/rolling stock is required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of the local market (west coast) from both a business and technical standpoint
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• Strong computer proficiency, including Office Suite
• Ability to travel (30%)
• Ability to relocate to Salt Lake City, UT

What we offer
Stadler US Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer