Business Development Manager (Drives)
Power Electronics · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Define and execute commercial strategies to achieve revenue and growth objectives for the Mobility & Drives division within your assigned territory.
- Actively prospect and sell to OEMs, EPCs, integrators, industrial operators, and key accounts, strengthening Power Electronics’ presence in the mobility and industrial markets.
- Drive business growth by securing contracts and master supply agreements for drive systems, power converters, and mobility solutions, while maintaining accurate records of opportunities and proposals in our CRM.
- Represent Power Electronics at industry events, trade shows, and strategic meetings; plan and execute regular visits with key customers to deepen relationships and identify new opportunities. Expect up to 50% domestic travel, including occasional international travel to our HQ in Spain.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, ensuring satisfaction and long-term retention while collaborating with internal engineering, commercial, and product teams to support proposal development and project handover.
What We’re Looking For
- 5 to 7 years of experience in sales or business development within drives, power electronics, EV mobility, or industrial automation
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in competitive technical markets
- Strong technical acumen in electronics, power electronics, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial mobility systems
- Experience working with industrial sectors such as water, mining, oil & gas, data centers, and OEM machinery
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools and Office 365; engineering background strongly preferred
- Spanish language is desirable due to collaboration with teams in Spain
- Ideal candidate based in Houston, TX, but open to remote options depending on the candidate’s profile and expertise.
Why Choose Power Electronics?
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for you and your dependents—100% covered by the company
- Basic Life Insurance – fully covered by Power Electronics
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance – fully covered
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – with a 5% company match
- 14 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, plus 15 paid national holidays
- Parental Leave
- Continuous training through our Corporate University
- A multicultural environment with real opportunities for career growth