The Business Development Manager for the Connected Smart Energy Division (CSE) plays a critical role in expanding Saft’s customer base and market presence. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business and growth opportunities across all territories and market sectors through new applications and technologies within the Division.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales of industrial products
• Strong communication, business development, and negotiation skills
• Excellent networking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving, market analysis and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of market trends and industry best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• CRM experience

Business Development

• Seek out and find business opportunities (leads) specific to the business and market interests of Saft's CSE Division.
• Use internal and external lead acquisition tools such as LinkedIn and Dynamics to promote Saft and look for project opportunities.
•  Identify critical trends in our markets, tracking companies and their developments.
• Screening potential business opportunities by analysis, networking and customer meetings.
• Identify and engage new customers and target markets to drive business growth.
• Use face-to-face “trusted advisor” skills to build strong, lasting relationships.
• Analyze market trends and track key companies and developments.
• Screen and evaluate potential business opportunities through research, networking, and customer meetings.
• Represent Saft with professionalism and technical competence at all touchpoints.

Vertical Marketing & Strategic Outreach

• Research and identify new marketing avenues such as exhibitions, workshops, industry groups, and associations.
• Propose strategic event participation to management to enhance brand visibility and lead generation.
• Leverage vertical marketing strategies to identify prospects, including upstream component suppliers, competitors’ customers, and alternative battery suppliers.
• Occasionally collaborate with other Saft divisions to explore cross-selling opportunities and shared customer insights.
• Develop business plan to foster growth in accessible market segments through new technologies and applications.
• Maintain accurate records of business development activities and pipeline status.
• Liaise with Sales Team to transfer new customers to our business.
• Contribute to the division's roadmap efforts by reporting market findings, identifying 'gaps' in Saft's range and other points of consideration.
• Focusing on competition and customer activities to suggest actions for our technical teams to execute in terms of development and/or product changes.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers.  Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries. 

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible.  The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.