Business Development Manager

Rittal LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rittal LLC seeks a Business Development Manager for Rittal Automation Systems (Busbar Processing) to grow busbar processing solutions in manufacturing and energy sectors. You’ll lead regional sales efforts, collaborate with Marketing and Product Management, and help shape messaging and promotional content.

The role requires travel, strong communication and presentation skills, multi‑priority management, and the ability to work with C‑Suite leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, sales or marketing.
• Experience in manufacturing or energy sectors.
• Cross-functional and international stakeholder collaboration.
• Familiarity with automation equipment and busbar processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sell Busbar and RiLineX solutions and lead client engagements.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management on messaging and collateral.
• Build and maintain a network of industry contacts and partners.
• Represent Rittal at events and customer meetings.
• Lead meetings, presentations, and follow-ups to nurture relationships.
• Analyze market trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Work with Eplan to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop use cases and samples to support sales efforts.
• Coordinate with Service to address customer requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Travel willingness

Multitasking / prioritization

C-Suite collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP APO PP/DS

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager – Rittal Automation Systems (Busbar Processing)

Rittal LLC is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees. Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties

• Responsible for selling Busbar and RiLineX solutions, collaborating with E&P teams while maintaining primary accountability for busbar processing equipment sales.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to shape messaging and promotional strategies for social media and sales collateral.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and strategic partners.
• Represent Rittal at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups to nurture long-term relationships.
• Analyze market trends and customers need to inform strategic decisions.
• Work closely with Eplan to deliver integrated solutions and maximize customer value.
• Develop use cases and application samples to support sales efforts.
• Work alongside the Service organization to work with customer requirements

Requirements

• Ability to travel regionally and nationally for customer visits, events, and internal meetings.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in SAP (APO PP/DS preferred), Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDM/PLM systems.
• Analytical mindset with a collaborative spirit and agile approach to change.
• Strong ability to present and collaborate with C‑Suite to understand operational challenges

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing—preferably in the manufacturing or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of the manufacturing ecosystem and energy market dynamics.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.
• Familiarity with automation equipment and the efficiencies they can provide across an organization.
• Functional background with Busbar bending and processing is a plus

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