Business Development Manager - e-Powertrain

Business Development Manager - e-Powertrain

Department: Sales

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About The Role

The Business Development Manager - e-Powertrain is responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities in electric powertrain and auxiliary systems (motors, inverters, batteries) for the North American market. Acts as a subject matter expert on legislation, market trends, and competitive landscape. Leads customer engagement, technical presentations, quotations, and negotiations to secure new business and support development phases.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical Support & Collaboration:

• Conduct in-depth research on electrification mobility trends, market size, and competitive landscape in North America.

• Monitor and analyze regional and global legislation impacting electric powertrain technologies.

• Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the company-s product portfolio.

• Customer Engagement:

• Prospect new clients, identify needs, and lead presentations to promote e-Powertrain solutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Sales & Commercial Activities:

• Prepare and deliver compelling technical and commercial presentations tailored to customer needs.

• Develop, submit, and clarify quotations for products, tooling, prototypes, and engineering design & testing (ED&T).

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other commercial conditions to secure profitable business agreements.

• Track and report sales activities, pipeline status, and forecast accuracy using standardized reporting tools.

• Technical Support & Collaboration:

• Work closely with WEG eMobility HQ teams (sales, engineering, and product development) to design customized e-powertrain solutions.

• Support prototype deliveries to customers, ensuring compliance with timelines and quality standards.

• Provide technical training to customers and internal teams on electric motors, inverters, and battery packs.

• Project & Account Management:

• Oversee the development phase of awarded projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal capabilities.

• Manage customer credit, monitor payment delays, and coordinate delivery schedules.

• Address and resolve customer complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of satisfaction.

• Continuous Improvement & Market Intelligence:

• Stay updated on industry news, competitor activities, and technological advancements in electrification.

• Share insights and recommendations with internal stakeholders to influence product strategy and business planning.

• Travel:

• Conduct domestic and international travel as needed to strengthen customer relationships, attend meetings, and support project execution.

Knowledge / Training

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Excel intermediate (using charts, graphs, fonts, borders, shading, formulas, tables, pivot chart, macros etc.) required.

• Sales or application engineer with direct customer contact.

• Experience with industrial motors or automotive segment at least 2 years.

Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred or direct related work experience (electric motors and electronics).

Experience

• 2+ years of relevant work experience is required.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more:

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.