Business Development Manager - Nordics

Eaton

3.9

(38)

Oslo, Norway

Why you should apply for a job to Eaton:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 74% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 71% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands
  • Strong community involvement with a donation matching program
  • Competitive compensation packages
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    Position summary

    (Sales, Presales, Services, and other Business Units).

    • Drive knowledge enhancement within the Utilities sales ecosystem by identifying training needs, supporting learning initiatives, and sharing best practices across accounts.

    • Lead and coordinate effective product launches, ensuring alignment with market needs and internal capabilities.

    • Act as the Voice of the Customer in the New Product Development (NPD) ProLaunch process, providing critical feedback to product management.

    • Support and guide presales and sales teams in defining optimal product portfolios for specific accounts, including coaching on value propositions and strategic positioning.

    • Consolidate and analyze local market intelligence, including competitive landscape, pricing trends, and general market dynamics, and share insights with relevant stakeholders.

    • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other Business Unit functions to ensure continuous market and customer engagement.

    • Own and manage the Utilities factory forecast, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.

    • Co-create and implement a segment growth roadmap in partnership with Segment Teams, Country Sales Organizations, and Business Units.

    • Closely collaborate with the Tendering team and support the tendering process by offering system design assistance and application support.

    • Optimize customer designs through expert support in product selection, layout planning, competitive analysis, elevation drawings, and system configurations.

    • Organize and host designer and customer events to drive product specification and secure inclusion on Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs).

    • Contribute to marketing efforts, including the development of promotional materials, customer/channel communications, and participation in trade shows and conferences.

    • Provide management with key market data and insights to support strategic decision-making and identify new business opportunities.

    • Build and nurture new customer relationships while expanding existing ones to drive long-term business growth.

    • Monitor and analyze the competitive environment to strategically position Eaton and capture market share.

    • Maintain a robust project pipeline and conduct monthly reviews with Country Sales Organizations to ensure alignment and progress.

    Qualifications:

    • University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent knowledge. MBA is a plus.

    • Significant experience in sales, business development or other relevant role within Utilities industry.

    Skills:

    • Has good understanding on requirements for electrical equipment in medium voltage applications and in Utilities.

    • Demonstrates at least basic knowledge on power electronics.

    • Ability to take initiatives and drive them autonomously, strongly customer-oriented.

    • Ability to think and act strategically.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Eaton:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 74% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 71% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands
  • Strong community involvement with a donation matching program
  • Competitive compensation packages