Business Development Manager Smart Grid KSA Saudi Arabia

TE Connectivity Corporation; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Business Development Manager for Smart Grid in Saudi Arabia. The role involves identifying new market opportunities, developing customer relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and a proven track record in business development, with at least 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive compensation and substantial travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Experience in the energy sector is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record of developing new markets and managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify new market opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• 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, you should not engage or provide any personal information, and 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

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