Vertiv
Technical Business Development Manager, Battery Energy Storage Systems
Vertiv, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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This role is responsible for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Business Development Technical Sales activities and growth initiatives for Vertiv BESS Products in North America. This includes increasing awareness and use of Vertiv BESS products at key consulting engineers/contractors that influence and support key clients, developing and maintaining relationships within this customer group to provide critical customer insight on strategic projects, and driving sales growth in BESS products with focus on key engineering firms, named account clients, and other project opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Focuses on achieving growth to hit company targets.Participates as needed in account planning efforts and engagement strategies for key clients.Supports technical proposals, design documentation, and project proposals to aid the design process and delivery to customers.Provides BESS business account management in partnership with dedicated account managers for select key accounts.Represents the company and actively participates in key customer factory visits.Creates general industry awareness through attendance and presenting at industry events.Educates selling entities on application focused system architectures.Provides sales staff with technical assistance and support for technical documentation and customer facing presentations and engagements including leading customer communications.Participates in New Product Development efforts.Provides industry feedback to product managers for product improvements and roadmaps.Serves as a role model within the company for sales department functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, business, or related degree.7+ years of industry sales experience.Technical knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System products and applications.Deep market dynamics and industry knowledge.Experience working on large, complex Requests for Quote (RFQs).Experience working with sales offices.Salesmanship and self-confidence to deal with frequent, stressful customer relationship issues.Strong sales presentation skills.Skilled in job/equipment problem reconciliation.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Standard office environment.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
50%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv\'s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With \$5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, r ligion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company\'s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
This role is responsible for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Business Development Technical Sales activities and growth initiatives for Vertiv BESS Products in North America. This includes increasing awareness and use of Vertiv BESS products at key consulting engineers/contractors that influence and support key clients, developing and maintaining relationships within this customer group to provide critical customer insight on strategic projects, and driving sales growth in BESS products with focus on key engineering firms, named account clients, and other project opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Focuses on achieving growth to hit company targets.Participates as needed in account planning efforts and engagement strategies for key clients.Supports technical proposals, design documentation, and project proposals to aid the design process and delivery to customers.Provides BESS business account management in partnership with dedicated account managers for select key accounts.Represents the company and actively participates in key customer factory visits.Creates general industry awareness through attendance and presenting at industry events.Educates selling entities on application focused system architectures.Provides sales staff with technical assistance and support for technical documentation and customer facing presentations and engagements including leading customer communications.Participates in New Product Development efforts.Provides industry feedback to product managers for product improvements and roadmaps.Serves as a role model within the company for sales department functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, business, or related degree.7+ years of industry sales experience.Technical knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System products and applications.Deep market dynamics and industry knowledge.Experience working on large, complex Requests for Quote (RFQs).Experience working with sales offices.Salesmanship and self-confidence to deal with frequent, stressful customer relationship issues.Strong sales presentation skills.Skilled in job/equipment problem reconciliation.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Standard office environment.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
50%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv\'s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With \$5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, r ligion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company\'s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.