Business Development Manager - Software Defined Automation, Australia and New Zealand
Auckland
Category Sales Jobs
Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. We are dedicated to supplying our customers with safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. We invent technologies that will transform the places where we live, work and play.
Our technologies ensure that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone at every moment. Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. About the position: This is an opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Managers to join our Industrial Automation business in the Pacific Region to lead and drive revenue growth for EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE)-a cutting-edge, software-defined industrial automation solution.
This role will focus on expanding market awareness, influencing key decision-makers, and driving adoption among system integrators, OEMs, and industrial end-users with the ultimate kpi of increasing sales growth in EAE. Reporting to the Pacific Zone EAE Leader, the role requires a strong sales hunter and strategic thinker with deep expertise in industrial automation, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to shape the future of industrial automation. The role is responsible for building and converting pipeline for EAE, collaborating with broader sales teams and the Centre of Excellence (CoE) team to drive and secure large-scale opportunities.
This role will require someone who is comfortable travelling (30-50% of time) and presenting in front of clients and partners to support them in undertaking and adopting EAE. A vehicle or car allowance will be provided to support as required. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Revenue Growth - Direct Selling Drive commercial success through consultative and prescriptive selling techniques.
Identify, qualify, and nurture high-potential business opportunities for EAE Collaborate with channel partners to develop joint go-to-market strategies. Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and long-term agreements to maximize revenue potential. Market Development and Strategy Execution Develop and execute a sales strategy that positions EAE as a disruptive open automation platform in your region.
Align business development initiatives with global trends in industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and software-driven control systems. Analyze customer pain points, competitor offerings, and emerging market trends to refine the value proposition and influence the adoption of EAE Stakeholder Engagement, Influence and Prescription Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering, operations, IT, and executive decision-makers to promote EAE adoption at the customer.
Engage with C-level executives, plant managers, automation engineers, and IT-OT leaders to drive digital transformation initiatives. Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership Work closely with the EAE COE (Center of excellence), product management, marketing, and customer success teams to align solutions with market needs. Provide direct.
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