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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Business Development Manager - HVAC PUMP Data Center Segment - **Company:** Schneider Llp - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Salary:** $128,480.0 - $192,720.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Desktop Computing, Health Information Management, Industrial Software - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59313527-business-development-manager-hvac-pump-data-center-segment ## About the Role * Proven experience in industrial automation sales or business development. * Strong understanding of drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial software, and automation systems. * Ability to identify and convert competitive solutions. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Experience working with cross-functional teams and technical resources. * Willingness to travel strategically for customer engagement. * Familiarity with CRM tools like BFO and planning tools like ONE PLAN. * Active participation in industry organizations is a plus. * Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. ## Description Lead the acquisition and incubation of high-potential new customer accounts in assigned market segments and geographies, with a strong focus on competitive conversion, strategic ecosystem development, and segment advocacy. The BDM is accountable for driving industrial automation (IA) growth through targeted prospecting, opportunity development, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders., 1. New Customer Acquisition & Opportunity Development * Identify and maintain a list of target accounts (multi-site and individual). * Convert competitor products (drives, PLCs, HMIs, computers, software) to Schneider Electric solutions. * Progress opportunities through defined sales stages. * Document all customer interactions in BFO (Business Field Operations). * Use ONE PLAN templates for top accounts. * Collaborate with ICO and Marketing to tag and platform new accounts. 2. Ecosystem Development * Map ecosystem influencers (end users, consultants, EPCs) for each account. * Document ecosystem mapping in ONE PLAN. * Collaborate across segments (Buildings, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Energy & Chemical) to influence specifications and value chain decisions. 3. Segment Advocacy & Application Promotion * Attend key trade shows (e.g., AHR Expo, WEFTEC). * Engage with national segment organizations. * Close prior-year active accounts with OEM team support. * Use the CARNOT Team for inside sales on dormant accounts. * Promote targeted applications such as: + M173 Heat Pump + Duplex Pump Booster Panel + HVACR Panel + Industrial Refrigeration Campaign 4. Sales Process & Collaboration * Prospect using distributor lists, referrals, trade shows, marketing leads, and personal network. * Qualify and incubate leads via virtual and in-person meetings. * Engage technical resources for demos and evaluations. * Collaborate with local sales for pricing, prototyping, and conversion strategies. * Transition accounts to local sales within 60 days of first purchase. 5. Travel & Planning * Travel strategically for lead qualification and incubation (2-3 customer visits per trip). * Coordinate travel with technical resources only when needed. * Submit call/visit plans to manager before booking. 6. Development Goals * Skill Development (50%): Complete Richardson's Skill UP program. * Industry Engagement (25%): Participate in organizations like Hydraulic Institute, ASHRAE, IIAR, SWPA. * Learning (25%): Complete required corporate modules and one new learning module per quarter. 7. 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