Knower ยท 7 hours ago
Technical Business Development Manager
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKnower is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager with deep expertise in VFDs, motors, and industrial control systems. This role involves leading a team, providing technical support, and driving business development efforts in key industrial markets.
Hiring Manager
Kate Mick
Responsibilities
Provide advanced technical support for VFDs, motor applications, and control system integration
Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics, and optimization of motor-driven systems in industrial environments
Apply power quality principles (harmonics, power factor correction, IEEE/IEC compliance) to complement motor and drive solutions
Serve as the technical lead for field service activities, ensuring timely, effective resolution of customer issues
Supervise, mentor, and develop a small office team and field technicians
Coordinate resources, schedules, and priorities to ensure successful project execution
Foster a safety-first, customer-focused culture across all operations
Partner with sales to identify and support growth opportunities in VFDs, motor control, and power quality markets
Provide technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and customer presentations
Act as a trusted technical advisor to industrial clients, building long-term relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related technical discipline
7+ years of experience with VFDs, motors, and industrial control systems, including field service exposure
Working knowledge of power quality concepts, including harmonics, reactive power, and monitoring tools
Hands-on experience with drive commissioning, motor protection, and system troubleshooting
Proven ability to lead small teams and manage technical projects
Strong business acumen with experience supporting proposals and customer-facing engagements
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) or Master Electrician license preferred
Applications engineering or field service experience with organizations such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Rockwell Automation, Yaskawa, or other motor/drive OEMs
Prior leadership experience within industrial service or applications engineering teams
A strong balance of hands-on technical expertise and customer-facing business leadership
Company
Knower
Knower is a network of experienced specialists who go above and beyond parts and repair.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase