Business Development Manager Smart Grid KSA Saudi Arabia

TE Connectivity; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Business Development Manager in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will focus on identifying new market opportunities, building customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth in energy automation. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or business administration and at least 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the energy sector. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance‑Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic marketing.
• Experience in the energy sector preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record of developing new markets and managing complex customer relationships.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Manage the business development pipeline proactively.
• Collaborate with key internal teams for business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Fluent in English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager Smart Grid KSA Saudi Arabia

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

Why you should join:

As a Sales Development Manager (SDM) in Saudi Arabia, you will be a key contributor to the company’s growth strategy. Your mission is to identify and develop new business opportunities across markets, customers, and regions, while also expanding existing relationships. You will work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners to shape the future of energy automation and grid intelligence

Your main tasks:

Market & Business Development

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with KRIES’ strategic goals.
• Lead market entry strategies for new regions and customer segments.
• Develop and implement new business models and cooperation frameworks with strategic partners.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics across regions.

Customer & Opportunity Management

• Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with Key Account Management and Customer Service to ensure a seamless and value‑driven customer experience.
• Drive commercial discussions and negotiations in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Product & Portfolio Strategy

• Work closely with Product Management to align customer needs with the product roadmap.
• Provide market feedback to support the development of innovative solutions.
• Contribute to portfolio planning and lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with TE Energy’s regional and global sales teams to leverage synergies and drive joint growth initiatives.
• Manage and grow strategic partnerships and distribution channels.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure successful execution of business development initiatives.

Pipeline & CRM Management

• Proactively manage the business development pipeline, ensuring a healthy mix of short-, mid-, and long‑term opportunities.
• Track all sales and business development activities in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights.
• Use CRM data to support strategic decision‑making and improve forecasting.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress against business development targets.

Your ideal background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic marketing.
• Experience in the energy sector is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record of developing new markets and managing complex, multi‑stakeholder customer relationships.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a matrixed, international environment.
• Fluent in English & Arabic

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

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:

Riyadh, 12, SA, 11574

City: Riyadh

State: 12

Country/Region: SA

Travel: 50% to 75%

Requisition ID: 140378

Alternative Locations:

Function: Sales & Marketing

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.