Services Business Development Manager

Mission:

As a Business Development Manager within our Services Division, you will be at the forefront of our sales efforts, directly engaging with new and existing customers to promote and sell our full suite of services. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding customer needs, and providing tailored service solutions.

This is a remote role with frequent travel across Ireland required to engage directly with customers and support the development of strategic relationships.

Responsibilities:

Sales Execution

• • Develop and execute a sales plan for new business by researching, targeting, and developing opportunities within key market sectors.
  • Proactively generate a pipeline of new business opportunities and manage them through CRM (Salesforce) to successful closure.
  • Understand customer requirements and propose service solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support business growth and customer success.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets for service contracts and recurring revenue opportunities.

Service Promotion

• • Develop, maintain, and expand long-term service agreements with new and existing customers.
  • Identify opportunities for digital services, EcoStruxure solutions, and consultancy offerings.
  • Promote the full range of Schneider Electric's service portfolio, including maintenance, automation, energy management, and digital solutions.
  • Educate customers on the value of service solutions in improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Customer Engagement

• • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
  • Travel regularly to customer sites across Ireland for meetings and business development activities.
  • Ensure all customer interactions reflect Schneider Electric's commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Reporting & Analysis

• • Provide regular updates on sales activity, customer feedback, and market trends.
  • Use CRM tools to manage leads, track opportunities, and analyse sales performance.

Team Collaboration

• • Work closely with colleagues across sales, technical support, and project delivery teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and industry events to maintain product and market knowledge.

Skills & Attributes:

• • Experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably within energy, automation, electrical, industrial, or technical services environments.
  • Technical sales background with experience in B2B business development.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to build and develop long-term relationships.
  • Strong understanding of sales processes, pipeline management, opportunity qualification, and deal closure.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Ability to communicate technical and complex solutions clearly and effectively.
  • Enthusiasm for technology, digital solutions, and service-based offerings.
  • Collaborative working style with high levels of integrity and business ethics.
  • Willingness to travel regularly throughout Ireland.

What we offer you:

• • Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme,
  • 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays,
  • Private Health Care,
  • Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
  • Worldwide Employee Share Ownership Programme,
  • Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally),
  • Learning Portal and much more.

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. 

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Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this Ireland based position, the expected pay range is EUR 104,000 - EUR 156,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the Ireland. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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