Business Development Manager- RES
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With the advancement of Digitization, IOT and Big Data in the world today, and to enable Schneider's drive towards capturing the Transactional and Edge Data Centre business lifecycle, there is the need for a position to provide the leadership for the Secure Power Presales teams in India across the critical following areas: Management of the zone pre sales teams to enhance digitization, connectivity and solutioning for Edge opportunities, Micro DCs, Rack solutions, Integrated Racks, Row DCs, Racks/UPS/Cooling with containment (ISX and Hyperpod) and Remote Monitoring of multi sites. The team would exclusively focus on Equipment's and Packages as well as Simple projects. (Projects and opportunities of this nature are mainly classed as D and C type projects. The Key deliverable for this position would be on time support for all the solution request for Cat C&D projects as well as Edge requirements. The mode of execution could be either direct, or through the Channel Partners, Alliances and IT/ET Distributors that forms the Channel/Distribution model. These Presales personnel are Subject matter expertise in Secure Power products and system solutions for Data Center and C&I Transactional and Edge projects. Basis Product knowledge of UPS, Cooling, Racks & Software to provide assistance to sales team on offer finalization. Partner and Channel technical enablement through Channel Training, Channel Partner Programs and Channel Consulting for the areas of Transactional/Edge DC through System Integrators, Contractors, Panel Builders, Electricians, Specifiers, IT Solution Providers (Value Added Resellers, Managed Service Providers) and Alliances. Collaborate with Global Customer Projects as and when required for projects with a Secure Power System Package and Tendering component (on a as and when required basis) and a Project Management component. Global Customer Projects will lead projects classified as A and B. The Presales Manager will be leading the above critical functions. In line with the Secure Power Strategy, the Director/Head of Presales will provide leadership in building an effective organization and developing a roadmap to ensure the right competency level at all stages of the Transactional/Edge Data Centre business lifecycle. This person will provide leadership internally both in terms of strategic direction and in support of the Zone/Cluster/country Partner, Channels and Sales teams. This person will build a team recognized in the industry for top performance and recognized for providing guidance to customers to support their business. Being a recognized industry expert in the industry, and with a strong understanding of the dynamics of how the Data Centre and C&I needs to evolve, the successful candidate will provide the thought leadership and mentorship in the Transactional/Edge DC space building and growing the presales capability of Schneider, mentoring and developing the team. This person is responsible to ensure that the solutions offered for a given Edge opportunity comply to standards and achieves the highest customer satisfaction working with the Schneider Partner, Channels and Sales teams. To that end the person is responsible to ensure that the Country/Cluster/Zone has an efficient resource management strategy which will require the building of the ecosystem that leverages the skillset of personnel in the geography with special attention to multi-country engagement. The candidate will cover the end to end life cycle of opportunities for transactional and Edge from prescription to deal "sign off" and to liaise with Global customer Projects should there be a Project Management component for successful project completion. The candidate will continue to build this function in developing offers with interface with the Channel/Partner/Marketing teams, developing talent and using or developing established standards and tools. This position will lead and develop a team of motivated and loyal employees, paying attention to individual HR needs and career developments. What qualifications will make you successful for this role? BE/BTECH/MBA Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people w
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