
Phoenix Contact · Salt Lake City
Job Summary The Business Development Manager – Energy serves as a customer-facing salesperson responsible for managing business development efforts engineered ...
Job Summary
The Business Development Manager – Energy serves as a customer-facing salesperson responsible for managing business development
efforts engineered projects and applications specific to the sited discipline. This role is responsible for driving growth,
supporting hub strategy execution, and collaborating with industry managers and regional teams. The ideal candidate has a
background in engineering and sales, with experience in application-based selling and stakeholder engagement within the segment.
This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities.
The Business Development Manager – Energy is an experience sales professional working with low voltage technology in the
Transmission and Distribution sector of the US National Electrical Grid. They have an understanding of devices used within this
area of focus specific to, but not limited in, high voltage equipment, application and technical theory behind need and deployment
as well as an understanding of how control and telemetry are deployed in this space. This person has as advanced understanding of
devices and software tools to enhance both telemetry and control in the modernization efforts within the segment.
Responsibilities
industry strategies.
Projects—leveraging transferable skills to support solution development.
and infrastructure environments.
objectives.
strategic initiatives and customer solutions.
German-led initiatives).
Qualifications
resources, and focusing on outcomes.
demands.
needs, and delivering work to maximize the value for customers.
opportunities, and generating speed.
Essential Job Functions
Perks & Benefits
Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan
and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid
maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance,
and more!
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status,
national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status,
and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8
AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact
employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other
than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix
Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume
database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the
receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited
resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter
that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.
Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his
or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement
of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this
policy.
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. This is a bilingual Spanish field sales opportunity based out of a personal home office. You must live local to your territory in Salt Lake City, UT or be willing to relocate to the area. As a Strategic Cuisines Account Executive, you will help grow Toast’s presence within the Spanish Cuisine restaurants. Using a consultative sales approach, you will convert inbound demand, generate new opportunities through referrals, and build trusted relationships with restaurateurs. By delivering a high quality, language inclusive experience, you will identify each restaurant’s needs and recommend how Toast’s end-to-end platform helps their business run better. Your role will focus on driving new customer growth through calls, demos, and closing contracts in the customer’s preferred language. A day in the life (Responsibilities) * Following up on marketing qualified leads in the market you support * Conducting discovery calls & product demonstrations in your customer’s preferred language * Creating and reviewing quotes and contracts in your customer’s preferred language * Ensure our onboarding team and customer are set up for success post sale * Understand the competitive landscape in your market (strengths, weaknesses, benefits) to best position Toast. * Your Spanish skills will be used on the job to communicate with Spanish-speaking customers and prospective customers, while your English language skills will be used primarily for communicating with other employees at Toast. * As with most internal business at Toast, the job application and interview process for this role will be conducted primarily in English. * Toast will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role. What you'll need to thrive (Requirements) Fluency in both oral and written English and Spanish is required for this role. Prior Sales experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAn entrepreneurial and feedback driven mindset What will help you stand out (Nice to Haves/Nonessential Skills) * Restaurant Operations Experience * Experience using Salesforce to keep track of Sales activities * Sandler Sales Training AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy. Total Targeted Cash $115,000—$185,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
After years of building an innovative POS platform for restaurateurs, Toast is expanding its offerings into other food and beverage concepts such as convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops. This role will require a founder’s mindset as we grow Toast’s presence in this new vertical with a new offering: the Toast Retail platform. As a Retail Account Executive, you will be part of a founding team that is transforming the way convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops operate. Using a consultative approach, you will prospect, build relationships, and sign up new accounts. By understanding their unique needs, you will develop a customized solution that helps their business thrive. We need your passion, sales expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit to help us build the Toast brand in an assigned geographic territory. A day in the life (Responsibilities) * Use a consultative approach to prospect, build relationships, and sign up new convenience stores, grocery stores and bottle shops * Generate lists of prospective convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops and manage the entire sales cycle from initial call to close * Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospect’s needs * Partner with teams across the business to ensure that expectations set during the sales process are met in delivery * Leverage Salesforce (our CRM) to manage all sales activities * Understand the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Toast in the market What you’ll need to thrive (Requirements) * An entrepreneurial and feedback-driven mindset * Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills with the ability to sell and negotiate at all decision-making levels * Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding goals * Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment * Self-motivated, creative, flexible, and willing to navigate ambiguity Lives in or in proximity to market and willingness to travel 25% or more What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves) * Retail operations experience AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy. Total Targeted Cash $115,000—$185,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job Summary The Business Development Manager – Energy serves as a customer-facing salesperson responsible for managing business development efforts engineered projects and applications specific to the sited discipline. This role is responsible for driving growth, supporting hub strategy execution, and collaborating with industry managers and regional teams. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering and sales, with experience in application-based selling and stakeholder engagement within the segment. This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities. The Business Development Manager – Energy is an experience sales professional working with low voltage technology in the Transmission and Distribution sector of the US National Electrical Grid. They have an understanding of devices used within this area of focus specific to, but not limited in, high voltage equipment, application and technical theory behind need and deployment as well as an understanding of how control and telemetry are deployed in this space. This person has as advanced understanding of devices and software tools to enhance both telemetry and control in the modernization efforts within the segment. Responsibilities * Manage business development efforts within the Applications & Engineered Projects Hub, ensuring alignment with segment and industry strategies. * Collaborate with engineering, product, and industry teams to develop tailored customer solutions and respond to market needs. * Utilize CRM and enablement tools to manage pursuits, track performance, and maintain visibility across opportunities. * Maintain accountability for KPIs and OKRs related to hub strategy execution and customer engagement. * Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on excellence, knowledge sharing, and customer value. * Apply sales acumen across multiple disciplines—including Critical Infrastructure, Applications, and Engineered Projects—leveraging transferable skills to support solution development. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and adapt to discipline-specific requirements, including process-focused and infrastructure environments. * Align role execution with segment strategy as defined by Industry Managers, ensuring consistency with broader business objectives. * Technical acumen to serve as a subject matter expert within a focused segment area, contributing insights and guidance to strategic initiatives and customer solutions. * Support localization and execution of global segment strategies, maintaining awareness of leadership direction (e.g., German-led initiatives). * Demonstrate professional expertise in assigned segment, providing mentorship and technical leadership as needed. * Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support evolving business needs. Qualifications * 5–10 years of experience in business development, engineering projects, or technical sales. * Strong understanding of engineered solutions and application-based selling. * Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. * Experience with CRM platforms and sales enablement tools. * Engineering discipline with sales experience preferred. * Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with others, build relationships, and involve others in decision making. * Demonstrates the ability to deliver results by solving or supporting others in solving problems, prioritizing tasks, and/or resources, and focusing on outcomes. * Demonstrates self-awareness and the willingness to learn and grow, accept changes, and effectively adapt to changing work demands. * Demonstrates the ability to drive customer value through knowledge of the business, putting effort into identifying customer needs, and delivering work to maximize the value for customers. * Demonstrates a willingness to promote the value of improvement and innovation by staying ahead of trends, creating ideas and opportunities, and generating speed. * Demonstrates a willingness to take ownership by making decisions, taking responsibility, and driving things forward. Essential Job Functions * Must be able to travel by air * Occasional overseas travel for extended periods required * Occasional Domestic Travel required * Must be able to sit for extended periods of time * Must be able to communicate effectively in English * Must be able to lift 25 lbs. * Regular and on-time attendance Perks & Benefits Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more! Base salary: $115,000 - $150,000. Compensation information is made available in good faith. Phoenix Contact USA reserves the right to adjust ranges based on candidate’s experience, location and internal & external equity. #LI-DZ1 Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.