Business Development Manager, Industrial Software

Join a global leader in Energy Management and Automation

At Schneider Electric, we're redefining how automation empowers industries. As a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, we're building smarter, more sustainable systems.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager - Industrial Software, you will drive growth in the industrial software sector, develop strategic partnerships, and deliver innovative solutions to meet customer needs. This role is pivotal in expanding market presence and achieving business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities within the industrial software domain.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions for customers.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to support strategic decisions.

About You

You'll have proven experience in business development or sales within industrial software or related sectors. Your ability to understand customer needs and deliver value-driven solutions will set you apart.

Key skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of industrial automation and digital transformation technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related field; an MBA is highly regarded.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and data-driven decision-making.

Why Schneider Electric?

We're proud to be Time's #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World. At Schneider Electric, you'll find purpose, flexibility, and a culture that values inclusion, learning, and impact.

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
• Competitive salary and share program options
• Career development in a global, future-focused company
• A supportive, inclusive team environment

Our Recruitment Process

1. Apply online
2. Initial phone conversation
3. Virtual and in-person panel interviews

All applicants must have working rights in New Zealand at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

If you're driven by purpose, commercially skilled, and ready to make an impact - we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver innovative industrial software solutions - together.

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 who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Client-provided location(s): Auckland, New Zealand

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/102402?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-28T18:47:17