About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager, Pulp and Paper(nationwide) to prospect, develop and close sales opportunities for the Pulp and Paper market at the end user level.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing relationships with end users generating sales opportunities, contract negotiation and new business execution;
• Obtain specification of WEG products on customer Approved Vendor Lists;
• Develop and manage LV Motors, MV Motors and Automation pipeline opportunities and work closely with other departments to define standard and custom product solutions and services needed to close business;
• Assist sales team in tracking and closing major deals and develop customer's portfolio.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or in a related field

Knowledge / training:

• Strong and proven Pulp and Paper technical and commercial market knowledge along with the ability to sell and promote the Company and its products/solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Low Voltage Motors, VFD, Soft starter and applications are desired.
• Strong time management, communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• The role includes the availability to travel up to 75% of working time (nationwide). This person will be working remotely and should be located near a major airport.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable industrial sales experience

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.