Business Developer

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness.  We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor for our company.

At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

We are hiring a Business Developer to be located in Canonsburg, PA or Alpharetta, GA.                                              

Required Travel: 30%

Position Overview:

The position has functional responsibility for technical sales support activities in the Electrics and Automation Rolling & Processing sub-segment. Support the achievement of volume targets set for the Electrics and Automation segment, and company strategy. Main responsibilities include technical sales activities including proposal preparation and bid proposal management, collaborating closely with the electrical and mechanical sales groups for rolling & processing to support regional and global project opportunities and strategies as required. Collaboration in general with the sales team to provide better coverage of Metals customers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Collaboration with E&A headquarters in Germany as well as various centers of competence.

Responsibilities:

• Marketing and sales support activities  for  Drives, Motors and Automation systems related to metals industry. Work closely with electrical, automation and mechanical sales team to market E&A solutions and adress opportunities in the market.
• Support account managers in terms of customer visits, E&A solutions and concepts preparation, customer presentations, proposal and bid documents preparation and contract negotiations.
• Lead the proposal preparation efforts internally to ensure timely and accurate response to customer’s inquiries. This includes; electrical concept design, technical specifications preparation,  equipment layout and selection, proposal strategies with internal groups and suppliers e.g. operations, procurement, etc.
• Maintain involvement with key customers to understand their needs and also develop new customers by building trust and rapport together with the sales team. Support the E&A segment in portfolio idea generation by providing input from the market and trend information
• Work closely with the service organization to ensure that all sales opportunities arising out of the field activities are understood; addressed and considered in shaping the sales strategies / portfolio enhancements.
• Represent the company and network with client leadership at industry associations, professional or community organizations to enhance business image and success. Collaborate with other business units to provide comprehensive solutions to our customers.

Required Skills/Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• BS of Electrical or Electronics or Controls Engineering or equivalent in related discipline or advanced degree.
• 5+ years of combined experience in Engineering, Technical Project Management , direct exposure to marketing and sales activities related to Electrical & Automation systems
• Organizational, negotiation, communication and presentation skills required.
• USA and International travel.Domesctic travel estimated at 25%, International <5%.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action and best-practice sharing

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits starting with first day of employment. If you would like to learn more about Primetals Technologies, visit our website!

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.