Field Service Business Development Manager
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On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!
We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.
If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.
Apply below and let’s start the conversation.
Who We Are
Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 6,000 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.
As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.
We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.
Position Summary
The Field Service Business Development Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth across Virginia Transformer's Field Service business. This individual will develop new customer relationships, expand existing accounts, identify aftermarket service opportunities, and partner closely with Field Operations to deliver world-class transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, testing, and lifecycle services.
This position serves as the commercial leader for the Field Service organization, working closely with utilities, EPC firms, industrial customers, renewable energy developers, data centers, and power generation customers to develop long-term service partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Business Development
· Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand Virginia Transformer's Field Service business.
· Identify, qualify, and pursue new service opportunities across utilities, industrial facilities, renewable energy, EPC contractors, OEM partners, and hyperscale data centers.
· Develop long-term customer relationships that generate recurring service revenue.
· Identify opportunities for long-term maintenance agreements and lifecycle service contracts.
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Sales & Account Management
· Serve as the primary commercial contact for Field Service customers.
· Manage strategic customer accounts throughout the entire sales cycle.
· Prepare proposals, quotations, pricing, and commercial agreements.
· Negotiate contracts and service agreements.
· Maintain accurate sales forecasts and opportunity pipelines.
· Achieve annual bookings and revenue objectives.
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Customer Solutions
Develop customer solutions including:
· Installation & commissioning
· Transformer assembly
· Vacuum oil processing
· Dry-out services
· Acceptance testing
· Diagnostic testing
· Condition assessments
· Repairs
· Retrofits & upgrades
· Emergency field response
· Preventive maintenance
· Spare parts
· Asset lifecycle management
· Long-term service agreements
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Cross Functional Leadership
· Partner with Field Service Operations to ensure successful project execution.
· Collaborate with Engineering to develop technical solutions.
· Coordinate with Manufacturing regarding schedules and parts availability.
· Support Project Management during project execution.
· Ensure smooth transition from sales through project completion.
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Market Development
· Develop new customer relationships within utilities, EPC firms, industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, and data center markets.
· Monitor market trends and competitive activity.
· Identify opportunities for new service offerings.
· Represent Virginia Transformer at industry conferences and customer meetings.
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Education
Bachelor's degree in:
· Electrical Engineering
· Mechanical Engineering
· Business
· Marketing
· Industrial Technology
Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
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Experience
· 5-10+ years of experience selling technical products or services within the electrical power industry.
· Experience with transformer field services, electrical testing, commissioning, power systems, or industrial services preferred.
· Proven success developing new business and growing existing customer relationships.
· Experience selling service contracts or aftermarket services preferred.
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Preferred Industry Background
Experience with one or more of the following:
· Power Transformers
· Distribution Transformers
· High Voltage Equipment
· Utilities
· Electrical Contractors
· EPC Firms
· Industrial Manufacturing
· Data Centers
· Renewable Energy
· Power Generation
· Electrical Testing Services
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Preferred Technical Knowledge
Understanding of:
· Transformer installation
· Commissioning
· Oil processing
· Field testing
· DGA
· TTR
· Insulation resistance
· Power factor testing
· Transformer repairs
· Preventive maintenance
· Utility outage planning
· IEEE / ANSI standards
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Preferred Skills
· Business Development
· Strategic Account Management
· Technical Sales
· Solution Selling
· Negotiation
· Proposal Development
· CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot, etc.)
· Customer Relationship Management
· Commercial Strategy
· Forecasting
· Pipeline Management
· Presentation Skills
Travel: 40 to 60 percent possible
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