Southwire Company · 1 week ago
VP, Business Development
Southwire Company is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, focused on technology and innovation. The VP of Business Development will manage customer relationships in government markets, develop marketing strategies, and identify opportunities for business expansion, particularly in the datacenter market.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the datacenter power generation industry, including EPCs, OEMs, and end-user power generation owners from IOUs to private power producers
Utilize value-based pitch techniques to effectively communicate Southwire's unique value proposition
Implement player map and capture team strategies to identify and secure new business opportunities
Stay abreast of industry trends and future technology concepts to position Southwire as a leader in the market
Collaborate with internal teams to align business development strategies with overall company goals
Foster a culture of innovation and forward-thinking within the business development team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
15+ Years of Experience
Manages Southwire Team Members
Number of Direct Reports: 2-5
Domestic, occasionally international travel - up to 50% of time
Driving - 5% of time
Moving - 10% of time
Standing - 10% of time
Sitting - 65% of time
Walking - 10% of time
Office working conditions
Plant/Warehouse Floor working conditions
Computer/Keyboard equipment
Safety Glasses equipment
Safety Shoes equipment
Safety Vest equipment
Business Insights competency
Develops Talent competency
Drives Engagement competency
Drives Results competency
Self-Development competency
Strategic Mindset competency
Business Acumen skill
Business Development skill
Financial Analysis skill
Market Analysis skill
Positivity skill
Relationship Building skill
Stakeholder Engagement skill
Strategic Communication skill
Strategic Planning skill
Strategic Thinking skill
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
401k with Matching
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More
Company
Southwire Company
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools
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Funding
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