Business Development Specialist - Automation

Skills

Application EngineeringContract DevelopmentOutside SalesPresentation SkillsPresentationsProposal DevelopmentSales Brochures

Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent via education and/or work experience
3 years' experience in application engineering specific to the application of automation technologies
Demonstrated expertise in application of electrical rotating machinery, power conversion, power generation/transmission/distribution, or automation systems
Demonstrated success identifying product gaps, emerging technologies, new market opportunities
Experience with international clients, suppliers, and projects
Experience creating and presenting technical papers
Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated presentation skills
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
Proficiency in MS Office programs
Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 40%, sometimes with limited notice

7 years' experience in application, design engineering or technical sales of power electronics or power systems
Success in client facing, sales or marketing related assignments
Experience with client specifications review, proposal development, and contract development and negotiations

Provide technical guidance and consultation for new product development from idea generation phase through product launch
Track competitive environment to identify potential new products and provide comparative analyses
Collect market data and develop market analysis for products and solutions