New Business Development Manager - Power Electronics

Position Title: New Business Development Manager - Power

Electronics

Location: Palatine, IL (Hybrid: 3 days in the office and two days remote Tue/Thu).

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Schedules: 8 hours of work per day with a start time

between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM; lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. (Individual

choice ranging from 7:00 AM start / 4:00 PM finish to 10:00 AM start / 7:00 PM

finish); requires

flexibility for occasional overtime and frequent domestic and international

travel based on business needs

Summary

A leading global

manufacturer specializing in power conversion electronics, power

semiconductors, and power supplies is seeking a New Business Development professional with

background of B2B sales in electronics industry. In this role, you will act as the primary contact window for clients and drives

sales, account servicing, and market research for strategic business expansion.

The candidate will lead business development initiatives-identifying new target

markets, client segments, product applications, and project startups-to achieve

continuous corporate growth.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Execute

Marketing & Business Strategies

• Perform
  
  primary market research, competitive market evaluations, fit analyses, and
  
  needs assessments to support strategic growth.
• Identify
  
  prospective accounts through market research and develop tailored sales
  
  strategies for each target prospect.
• Plan,
  
  schedule, and execute client visits to gather market intelligence,
  
  introduce power conversion product lines, and deliver in-depth technical
  
  presentations.
• Develop
  
  marketing collateral and tools in collaboration with internal teams to
  
  enhance sales outreach and promotional activities.
• Act as
  
  the key contact for industry associations and build high-value
  
  relationships with referral sources and strategic clients.
• Coordinate
  
  and participate in promotional events, trade shows, conventions, and
  
  exhibitions with industry suppliers.
• Monitor
  
  industry trends, competitive landscapes, and technical advances, reporting
  
  key findings and recommended strategies to executive management.
• Research
  
  client product requirements and specifications; communicate these needs to
  
  internal engineering teams to align product capabilities.
• Collaborate
  
  with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and corporate engineering staff to
  
  assemble technical data and presentations.
• Prepare
  
  periodic activity reports, review performance progress, analyze variances,
  
  and execute corrective action plans as needed.

New Business

Development

• Identify
  
  key decision-makers, core requirements, and technical pain points through
  
  consultative inquiry.
• Manage
  
  and advance the sales pipeline to transition new opportunities into
  
  commercial successes.
• Coordinate
  
  internal technical engineering support services to ensure client technical
  
  specifications are fully met.
• Initiate,
  
  lead, and direct custom business proposals and quote submissions to
  
  capture incremental market share.
• Deliver
  
  accurate product specifications, development timelines, and pricing quotes
  
  to convert strategic discussions into commercial orders.

Manage and

Maintain Key Accounts

• Build
  
  and sustain long-term client relationships through regular communication
  
  via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Establish
  
  a consistent on-site presence with client cross-functional teams
  
  (including Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and
  
  Management).
• Secure
  
  quote opportunities for incoming client requirements and systematically
  
  follow up on open bids.
• Negotiate
  
  pricing, terms, and contracts with clients and suppliers in alignment with
  
  corporate objectives.
• Ensure
  
  end-to-end client satisfaction across all delivered product lines and
  
  services.

Professional

& Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain
  
  clear lines of communication across all internal business departments to
  
  streamline operations.
• Keep
  
  management proactively informed of account status, project milestones, and
  
  progress.
• Maintain
  
  professional and technical expertise by attending workshops, reviewing
  
  industry publications, and participating in professional networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum
  
  5-8 years of direct B2B sales experience within the Electronics Industry.
• In-depth
  
  working knowledge of power conversion electronics (e.g., power
  
  semiconductors, power supply circuits, and related component topologies)
  
  and modern consultative sales methodologies.
• Professional-level
  
  fluency in English with exceptional written, verbal, and technical
  
  presentation skills.
• Ability
  
  and willingness to travel 25-30% domestically and internationally for
  
  strategic client meetings and trade events.
• Proven
  
  track record of working directly with Field Application Engineers (FAEs)
  
  and global corporate R&D/engineering teams to deliver custom technical
  
  solutions (highly preferred).
• An
  
  established network of prospective client contacts and decision-makers
  
  within sectors requiring power management and semiconductor solutions
  
  (preferred).

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