Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Engineer
Reports To: Head of Sales, Bulk PH
Department/Function: Operations
Job Location: Luzon – Head Office, Podium
Purpose of the Position:
- Identify, evaluate, and secure new business opportunities for the company’s emerging technology portfolio.
- Work closely with the product, engineering, and marketing teams to understand new products and market them effectively.
- Focus on building a strong sales pipeline, cultivating key partnerships, and negotiating deals that drive revenue and market share.
- Apply a blend of technical acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate the value of innovative solutions to potential clients and partners.
Market Analysis & Strategy:
- Identify and research target markets, industries, and potential clients for new technology products.
- Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to penetrate new markets and achieve sales goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Generate and qualify new leads through networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners.
- Lead the entire sales cycle, from initial contact and pitch to contract negotiation and closing.
Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and partners.
- Act as a product evangelist, communicating the technical and business value of solutions effectively.
- Collaborate with internal teams (regional technical product managers, engineering, marketing) to ensure client needs are met and feedback is incorporated into product development.
Reporting & Forecasting:
- Track and report on sales activities, pipeline status, and revenue forecasts.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on progress and market feedback.
Key Interfaces:
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure that strategic initiatives and programs are prioritized and implemented across the country.
Required Skills:
- Good grasp of production management, supply chain, and distribution concepts and techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated engineering capability
- Willingness and mobility for 100% travel
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Required Qualifications / Experience:
- At least 3 years of sales experience handling F&B industry clients
- Experience in application sales (product solutions) is an advantage
- Engineering degree or related field required