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Manager - Business Development

Wesco

Stuttgart, DEonsitePosted May 29, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Large Fortune 500 company
  • Leadership of local implementation teams
  • Opportunity to shape new market entries

Heads up

  • Travel 50-75% required
  • Onsite work in Stuttgart

Why this role might suit you

A seasoned business development professional with strong financial modeling, negotiation and sales expertise can drive new market opportunities and revenue growth for Wesco's global distribution network.

Skills

financial-modelingnegotiationbusiness-analysissalesmarket-researchrelationship-managementfinancial-analysisproject-management

About the role

As a Manager – Business Development, you will manage research, analyze, and develop new business opportunities. You will be responsible for creating effective business plans to generate revenue, increase product lines, into new markets, and improve customer satisfaction. You will analyze and monitor business growth and decline, as well as provide possible solutions and new ways to strengthen the Company's competitive position within the industry.

Responsibilities:

Identifies, evaluates, and develops new business opportunities in order to business and increase profitability.

Responsible for retaining and expanding existing company relationships, product lines or market segments, and soliciting new business from prospective customers and suppliers.

Oversees development and research activities to build on the Company’s strengths, identifies potential new markets and business opportunities and increases market share.

Establishes relationships with potential customers and suppliers. Discusses unmet needs, problems, or complaints, and arranges for meetings with appropriate Wesco representatives.

Calls on existing or prospective customers within framework of business development call program.

Represents Wesco in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new business.

Conducts roll out meetings at new, key, and global account customer locations.

Leads, develops, and nurtures local implementation teams (LIT).

Finds, calculates, and documents cost savings related to direct spend, indirect spend and value add services programs.

Creates and implements account business development activities including product gap identification, account discovery process, and One-Wesco engagement.

Conducts internal and customer training sessions on account and customer processes.

Serves as liaison between key suppliers, marketing services, and location operations

Qualifications:

High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration preferred

5 years required, 6+ years of preferred experience directly related to position

5 years required, 6+ years preferred of financial analysis, sales, negotiation

Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong business analysis, financial modeling and negotiation skills

Ability to initiate and develop relationships with key decision makers inside and outside company

Capable of spotting new business opportunities and quickly evaluate opportunities

Capacity to analyze financial and operational data, statements and projections

Ability to identify and cultivate external resources

Ability to establish relationships of trust

Ability to learn complex technical information quickly

Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage several projects

Knowledge of Wesco’s existing business lines, strengths and challenges preferred

Ability to travel 50% - 75%

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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