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Actalent Business Development Manager in Duluth, Georgia
Job Title: Business Development ManagerJob Description
We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead business development activities within the Commercial Motors business unit in the USA. This position is critical in identifying and securing relationships with key players in the market to gain acceptance and preference for our commercial motors.
Responsibilities
Drive growth within the company's Commercial Motors unit through effective engagement with all levels of customer stakeholders, including OEMs and distributors.
Identify unspoken customer needs through the Voice of Customer process and provide differentiated product and service solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions offerings, creating value propositions and driving healthy revenue growth.
Understand and communicate customer processes to ensure compliance with necessary requirements.
Manage the company's progress in positioning for OEM and distributor needs by collaborating with marketing, product, and sales teams.
Strengthen and protect the company brand by participating in conferences, trade shows, industry events, and customer engagements.
Identify industry megatrends, market dynamics, and competition to develop go-to-market strategies and Multigeneration Product Plans (MGPPs).
Achieve organizational goals and meet KPIs and reporting requirements.
Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Travel domestically up to 25%.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
Strong knowledge of market dynamics and customer needs.
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Demonstrated success in acquiring and nurturing new relationships with OEMs and distributors.
Self-motivated and results-driven with the ability to work independently or in a team.
Effective self-management and timely execution of duties.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of Motors and VFD systems is preferred.
Work Environment
The role offers a pleasant work environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits package. The work involves domestic travel up to 25% and requires interaction with various stakeholders across the industry. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Duluth, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
WEG Electric Corp, a global electric-electronic equipment company, seeks a dynamic individual to join our organization in the Commercial Motors business unit. Specifically, this position leads business development activities for WEC Commercial business in USA in various Commercial Motors market segments. This individual will be a critical individual and considered a leader in the field. The position is tasked with identifying and securing relationships with key-players specific to WEG Commercial motors with target OEM and distributors within the markets to gain acceptance and preference for WEG. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for growth within the company's Commercial motors unit via effective engagement with all levels of customer stakeholders involved (OEMs / Distributors). Identify unspoken customer needs through Voice of Customer process and provide differentiated product and service solutions to customers. Drive collaboration within the company to tailor solutions offerings to create value proposition and drive healthy revenue growth. Inquire, understand, and communicate customer processes to allow WEG to undergo and meet necessary requirements. Grow and effectively manage WEG’s progress in positioning (acceptance, preference) for OEM and distributors needs. Collaborate with marketing, product and sales to align strategies and ensure seamless execution. Strengthen and protect the WEG brand: meet, investigate and participate in relevant conferences, trade shows, industry events, and customer engagements as required/necessary. Identify Industry megatrends, market dynamics, geopolitical & competition products and landscape to develop go-to-market strategies and prepare Multigeneration Product Plans (MGPPs) and potential areas for growth. Superb communicator – able to learn and present WEG capability, organizational strength, and act as the face of the organization with all key customers. Support broader WEG selling teams to promote and achieve objectives and support by preparing and delivering presentations, proposals to prospective clients. Achieve organizational goals and successfully meet KPIs and reporting requirements. Other duties and tasks as assigned Travel 25%+ domestically Education: (minimum education or equivalent in relevant experience) Bachelor’s degree Field of Study if required: Engineering and/or business degree preferred, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge Strong breadth and depth of knowledge of market dynamics and customer needs. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationship and able to work across customer organization. Demonstrated success in acquiring and nurturing new relationships with OEMs and Distributors Self-motivated, results-driven and able to work independently or in a team. Effective self-management and timely execution of duties Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Reporting, Tracking, Communication, and Follow-Up/Follow-Through Knowledge of Motors, VFD systems is preferred Experience 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales or related role. 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 40 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. :
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Duluth,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
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