Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Americas - Energy Automation

We are international HR-consultantswith extensive experience in searching forexecutive personnel. We assist our clientsin finding highly qualified and top-levelmanagers worldwide.Our client is a European market leader in the field of energy and industrial automation with a well-established US organization that has been rapidly expanding since its foundation. The main office is located in Chicago, IL. The company is known as a technology pioneer that develops and sells hard- and software solutions for energy management, power distribution, and industrial applications. Our client stands for a modern company and leadership culture. For the further expansion of their business in the Americas, our client is looking for you as aBusiness Development Manager (m/f/d) Americas- Energy Automation -Tasks:Strategically developing the business of selected product lines, focusing on industrial communication for different segmentsLaying the foundation for an aggressive increase of revenue within a market with a lot of growth potentialExpansion of key markets such as energy, factory automation, and automotive in the Americas with focus on the USAnalysing and developing of the US market and subsequent acquisition of new customers and projectsEstablishing a channel sales structure through distributors, system integrators, and value-added resellersIdentifying new markets, potential customers, and promising applicationsClose cooperation with the local sales department, acting as a promoter for the product lineDefining mid- and long-term business plans for the regionReporting to the GM USA as well as to the HQ of the Business Unit in GermanyRequirements:Engineering degree or degree in economics with sound technical knowledgeStrong skills in sales and business development of technical products to industrial customersStrong background in the field of energy automation; basic knowledge in factory automation, machine building, or automotive would be a plusSound understanding of market trends in the field of energy automation, industrial communication, and IIoTExperience with direct sales and key account management, as well as with establishing and selecting successful channel sales partnersEntrepreneurial, result-driven personality with conceptual strengthExcellent communication along with strong analytical skillsHome office in the Northeast or Midwest of the United StatesOur client offers an attractive salary package (including a 401k) and vacation model, as well as additional incentives such as health insurance. If you are interested in that position, we do look forward to receiving your documents:eTec Consult GmbHFelsweg 1635435 Wettenberg, GermanyTel.: +49-641-982200www.etec-consult.de/enE-Mail: info@etec-consult.de