Business Development Manager Smart Grid KSA

Job Overview

Why you should join:

As a Sales Development Manager (SDM) in Saudi Arabia, you will be a key contributor to the company’s growth strategy. Your mission is to identify and develop new business opportunities across markets, customers, and regions, while also expanding existing relationships. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to shape the future of energy automation and grid intelligence

Job Requirements

As part of our commitment to developing local talent and strengthening our presence in the region, we are particularly keen to connect with qualified Saudi nationals for this opportunity.

Market & Business Development

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with KRIES’ strategic goals.
• Lead market entry strategies for new regions and customer segments.
• Develop and implement new business models and cooperation frameworks with strategic partners.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics across regions.

• Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with Key Account Management and Customer Service to ensure a seamless and value-driven customer experience.
• Drive commercial discussions and negotiations in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with Product Management to align customer needs with the product roadmap.
• Provide market feedback to support the development of innovative solutions.
• Contribute to portfolio planning and lifecycle management.

• Partner with TE Energy’s regional and global sales teams to leverage synergies and drive joint growth initiatives.
• Manage and grow strategic partnerships and distribution channels.
• Coordinate with internal functions including Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure successful execution of business development initiatives.

• Proactively manage the business development pipeline, ensuring a healthy mix of short-, mid-, and long-term opportunities.
• Track all sales and business development activities in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights.
• Use CRM data to support strategic decision-making and improve forecasting.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress against business development targets.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic marketing.
• Experience in the energy sector is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record of developing new markets and managing complex, multi-stakeholder customer relationships.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, international environment.
• Fluent in English& Arabic

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

What Te Connectivity Offers

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

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