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Keysight Technologies Business Development Manager in Olympia, Washington
Overview Keysightis on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our 15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreabout what we do. Our award-winningculture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. About the Job: Join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in leading Keysight's global business development strategy to expand our market presence and grow revenue through a broad portfolio of hardware and software solutions for the rapidly evolving energy ecosystem. About the Team: You'll collaborate closely with a diverse team of internal experts (Strategic Planning, R&D, Marketing, Project Management, Sales) and build meaningful, trust-based relationships with global customers and industry partners. Leveraging market expertise and strengths in customer engagement, the Business Development Manager will act as a hunter, responsible for aggressively growing business in the energy ecosystem by penetrating existing accounts, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and acquiring new accounts. This role requires strong application awareness and the ability to connect the dots between customer needs in grid modernization and our diverse portfolio of design, test, and measurement solutions. Your focus will be driving business growthto meet the KPIs of Keysight's Grid Modernization Initiative. We welcome candidates who are passionate about the global energy transition, enjoy working across cultures and disciplines, and are eager to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities Opportunity Hunting: Aggressively seek out new business opportunities within new and existing customer accounts by asking probing questions on adjacent applications, uncovering unmet or emerging needs, and aligning them with our Grid Modernization solutions portfolio. Order Progression & Reporting: Coordinate order processing and own reporting on closed and pending orders to ensure operational efficiency and provide management with clear visibility into business growth and upcoming opportunities. Business Development Integration: Drive and align business development efforts across Keysight organizations for the Grid Modernization Initiative, encompassing Grid Modeling, Power and Energy Systems, Cybersecurity, and Communications technologies. Pre-Sales Strategy: Provide strategic insights and solution alignment to support pre-sales engagements and customer success. Sales Enablement : Co-develop sales tools, resources, and enablement strategies to expand global reach and enhance Keysight's market impact Sales Team Collaboration: Partner with account managers during customer engagements by providing expertise on the Grid Modernization portfolio and articulating plausible customer use cases. Sales Funnel Management: Oversee pipeline development, channel strategy, and conversion tracking. New Account Acquisition: Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new customer accounts across the energy ecosystem. Account Strategy: Develop and execute key account plans, acting as the primary point of contact to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Customer Engagement: Manage customer inquiries, requests, and feedback to ensure satisfaction and responsiveness. Relationship Development: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, solution partners, and internal cross-functional te