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Robert Bosch Group

Business Development Manager - Video - SLED (Midwest)

Robert Bosch Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Business Development Manager - Video - SLED (Midwest)

Full-timeLegal Entity: Bosch Security Systems Inc.Simply stated, at

Bosch Building Technologies

(Security Systems), we envision “intelligent building technologies that create a fascinating experience in public and commercial spaces”. Our mission is to create “building solutions for a better life”. Along this journey, we want our customers to perceive us as a company that offers building solutions that are anticipating and sustainable, as well as being a company that provides inspiring opportunities for its partners.In North America,

Bosch

works closely with an extensive network of dealers and integrators to design dependable solutions for the market. Bosch products are designed to work together to maximize facility control, better mitigate risks and make systems easy to use and manage. The company’s broad portfolio of products and systems are used by retail stores, government agencies, hospitals, schools and universities, critical infrastructure facilities, and in many other residential, commercial and industrial environments throughout the region.Bosch Building Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

The candidate must reside in the territory and near a major airport. The preferred location is Minnesota or Illinois. The territory includes: ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, ILDevelop strategies, action plans, and relationships to influence the specification and purchase of Bosch product offerings within region.Identify, qualify, and develop target clients.Recognize and capitalize on new and existing market opportunities.Attend industry and trade association meetings; support PR activities.Call upon all potential specifiers, A&E, influencers, and decision-makers within assigned industry segment(s)/accounts.Present, discuss, adjust and follow up on technical/commercial solutions with potential specifiers, influencers, & decision-makers.Gather and provide feedback on product requirements, market trends, customer/end-user needs to internal stake holders.Ensure that all discussions with potential clients and industry function related appearance conform to stated business objectives and company guidelines.Lend support in the sales process from initial contact and relationship development through needs analysis, account strategic development, product demonstration, proposal of business solution, proposal closure, and strategic partner involvement.Minimum Requirements:Associates or Bachelors degree in a technical field, marketing, management or related is preferred.Prefer 3 years Security industry (IP video) experience, working with customers, preferably from the manufacturer level.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Must possess strong presentation skills.Requires self-motivated individual with strong organizational and follow-up skills.Willingness to travel as required within geographic region required (50%+ of time).Good working knowledge and experience in the design and installation of IP/IT products or professional audio or communications products.Industry affiliations and certification a plus.Proven ability to work collaboratively with others. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

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