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Business Development Manager –Energy & Power

Rittal LLC
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Schaumburg, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Rittal LLC is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Energy & Power sector, focusing on markets such as EVCI, BESS, and Data Centers.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing, preferably in the manufacturing or energy sectors.
  • Candidates should possess a strong background in engineering, technical sales, and familiarity with electrical components, along with proficiency in SAP and Salesforce.
  • The position involves identifying new business opportunities, delivering technical presentations, and collaborating with various teams to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Salary details were not explicitly mentioned in the job description.
Business Development Manager –Energy & Power
Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Energy & Power markets, including EVCI, BESS, Data Centers, renewables, and power grid sectors.
  • Uncover and Identify power distribution systems and projects
  • Identify potential Busbar bar applications 
  • Educate Electrical Engineering personnel to introduce Busbar as a primary distribution solution
  • Deliver technical presentations for vertical markets and power distribution
  • Bring together different company resources and collaborate on large projects
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to shape messaging and promotional strategies for social media and sales collateral.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts and strategic partners.
  • Represent Rittal at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
  • Lead client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups to nurture long-term relationships.
  • Analyze market trends and customer needs to inform strategic decisions.
  • Work closely with Eplan to deliver integrated solutions and maximize customer value.
  • Develop use cases and application samples to support sales efforts.
  • Serve as a liaison between U.S. operations and German headquarters to align global strategies.

Requirements
  • Ability to travel regionally and nationally for customer visits, events, and internal meetings.
  • Strong backround in Engineering and technical Sales
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with Electrical Components, Circuit Breakers, Motor Starters, Drives, Fuseblocks
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in SAP (APO PP/DS preferred), Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDM/PLM systems.
  • Analytical mindset with a collaborative spirit and agile approach to change.
Knowledge & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing—preferably in the manufacturing or energy sectors.
  • Strong understanding of the manufacturing ecosystem and energy market dynamics.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with integrated solutions and technical sales in energy infrastructure.
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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.




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