Business Development Manager –Energy & Power

Rittal LLC•Schaumburg, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.