Business Development Manager - Retrofit (M/F/D)*
The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading and driving business development activities for TGW's Retrofit business within the Northern European region. It focuses on identifying, developing, and promoting opportunities across key sectors—including apparel, grocery, and industrial and consumer goods—with the overarching objective of ensuring full visibility of all relevant retrofit projects and market opportunities. The position encompasses the proactive generation and advancement of retrofit-related opportunities, including modification, modernizations and extensions for both existing and prospective customers. Acting as a key contributor to the sales process, the Business Development Manager supports customer engagement and guides them in addressing changing operational needs through tailored intralogistics solutions, ultimately strengthening TGW's market presence and growth in the region.
What you'll be handling
Lead and represent TGW Northern Europe during the process Retrofit lead generationForge, develop and maintain relationships with new and pre-existing TGW customersSeek out business development opportunities in areas of obsolescence, end of life, modernisation, general upgrades, introduce new TGW products & technology or extensions to existing intralogistics solutions in the Northern Europe regionUse of existing knowledge and experience of TGW’s products, systems and solutions to help guide potential customers in their pursuit of Retrofit upgrades or extensionsUnderstand and develop sales strategies for navigating complex decision-making processesPrepare concept solutions, Rough order of Magnitude costings, and budget quotations, assisted by Retrofit Sales resourcesAdvise customers on ‘high-level’ processes and timescales related to the delivery of Retrofit upgrades or extensionsOrganise and undertake ‘go / no go’ meetings for business development opportunities where concept layouts and or Rough order of Magnitude prices are requiredEnsure timely management of pre-tender activities in line with the customer’s requests or needsProvide insight and analysis of forthcoming opportunities, customer mind-sets, best practices, and dealing with customers, plus opportunities that may open up new territories or market sectorsWork with trusted partners and 3rd party suppliers to support our concept and budget quotation process
What you'll need
Several years of experience in a similar position (solutions design, engineering, or pre-sales/sales background)Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain customer relationships, new and pre-existingExperience in leading team members in the development and production of concepts and budget quotationsExcellent presentation competenceAbility to create budget quotation packs/documentation using standard templatesStrong internal and external stakeholder management experienceKnowledge of intralogistics and TGW’s product and solution portfolioWillingness to travel locally (regular) and internationally (occasionally)
What you'll receive
Permanent Contract with a competitive salaryCompany car cash allowance or Company CarLife Assurance: 4 x Yearly SalaryEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA dynamic, open, and informal working environment with pleasant colleagues
*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.