The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth across assigned segments by developing new customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and shaping strategic opportunities in alignment with our commercial objectives.

This role operates across multiple customer types and sectors, with increasing emphasis on electrification, new energies, infrastructure, buildings, and end‑user markets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, can navigate ambiguity, and demonstrates strong commercial and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilites: Business Growth & Opportunity Development Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.

Build and develop relationships with customers; end users, consultants, contractors, EPCs, and other strategic partners.

Influence and develop pipeline opportunities (targeting ~£10m per person annually, where applicable).

Formulate customer‑specific value propositions based on market insights and solution knowledge Account & Pipeline Management Create and execute account development plans aligned with annual growth objectives.

Maintain accurate opportunity data using CRM and digital sales tools Stakeholder Engagement: Engage internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Segment, End‑User Markets, Engineering) to support project pursuit.

Collaborate with cross‑functional groups to build competitive positioning and ensure offer suitability.

Engage customer engineering, procurement, and execution teams to understand needs and shape solutions.

Reporting & Forecasting Provide regular reports on performance, pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and market activity.

Ensure governance standards are met regarding opportunity validation, qualification, and progression.

Skills & Experience: Strong commercial acumen with proven success in business development or solution sales.

Able to develop strong customer relationships across all levels.

Demonstrates strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Experience: in technical sales, business development, or account management (energy, electrical distribution, infrastructure, or industrial markets preferred).

Understanding of electrification, low/medium‑voltage systems, or emerging energy technologies beneficial.

Proficiency with CRM platforms and digital sales tools.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity.

We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration.

We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. “We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.” What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.

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The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth across assigned segments by developing new customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and shaping strategic opportunities in alignment with our commercial objectives.

This role operates across multiple customer types and sectors, with increasing emphasis on electrification, new energies, infrastructure, buildings, and end‑user markets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, can navigate ambiguity, and demonstrates strong commercial and stakeholder‑management skills.

Responsibilites: Business Growth & Opportunity Development Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.

Build and develop relationships with customers; end users, consultants, contractors, EPCs, and other strategic partners.

Influence and develop pipeline opportunities (targeting ~£10m per person annually, where applicable).

Formulate customer‑specific value propositions based on market insights and solution knowledge Account & Pipeline Management Create and execute account development plans aligned with annual growth objectives.

Maintain accurate opportunity data using CRM and digital sales tools Stakeholder Engagement: Engage internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Segment, End‑User Markets, Engineering) to support project pursuit.

Collaborate with cross‑functional groups to build competitive positioning and ensure offer suitability.

Engage customer engineering, procurement, and execution teams to understand needs and shape solutions.

Reporting & Forecasting Provide regular reports on performance, pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and market activity.

Ensure governance standards are met regarding opportunity validation, qualification, and progression.

Skills & Experience: Strong commercial acumen with proven success in business development or solution sales.

Able to develop strong customer relationships across all levels.

Demonstrates strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Experience: in technical sales, business development, or account management (energy, electrical distribution, infrastructure, or industrial markets preferred).

Understanding of electrification, low/medium‑voltage systems, or emerging energy technologies beneficial.

Proficiency with CRM platforms and digital sales tools.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity.

We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration.

We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. “We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.” What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.

You know about us, so let us learn about you!