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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Sales & Business Development Manager

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuffalo Grove, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or a related field), or equivalent technical experience.
  • A minimum of 5–7 years of technical sales and business development experience, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
  • A proven track record of developing business, managing key accounts, and achieving sales targets.
  • Strong technical knowledge of relays, RTUs, sensors, and their applications.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Ability to travel up to 30–40% as required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive international revenue growth for Power Industry products through comprehensive regional business strategies.
  • Develop and execute account plans for main OEMs in the energy sector, cultivating relationships with decision-makers and technical stakeholders.
  • Lead the complete sales process from lead generation to contract closure, including technical presentations, negotiations, and forecasting.
  • Achieve sales targets by expanding product lines within accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Maintain deep technical expertise in relays, RTUs, sensors, and related components to translate customer requirements into solutions.
  • Conduct market analysis and competitor research to identify growth opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with global teams at key accounts as their primary point of contact.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts, analyze performance data, and track KPIs to inform strategic decisions.
  • Find business partners to expand the portfolio with complementary products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience selling into key accounts is a significant plus.
  • Additional European languages are an advantage.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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