Business Development Sales Director

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Location: Remote/Other, Remote/Other, US, Remote/Oth

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being ofthe communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’spossible?

Location:

Remote

Leads strategic business development initiatives by applying deep industry expertise and market insight to identify high-impact growth opportunities across the electrical industry. Acts as a key advisor in cross-functional strategy, leveraging advanced analytics, competitive intelligence, and internal collaboration to influence sales planning and performance optimization. Operates with autonomy while partnering with senior leaders across product, marketing, operations, and finance to drive scalable, long-term sales initiatives.

Recognized as a subject matter expert and key contributor to enterprise commercial strategy.

• Develops strategy for business development and sales growth, defining target markets, competitive positioning, and expansion opportunities across multiple product lines and channels.
• Partners to identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic opportunities, including partnerships, joint ventures, and new market entry plans.
• Creates business cases and go-to-market plans that align technical capabilities with market needs, driving alignment between sales, product, and commercial teams.
• Develops actionable insights from customer data, market trends, and competitor benchmarking to shape pipeline priorities and sales readiness.
• Implements systems to monitor and optimize lead generation, deal conversion, and account penetration, ensuring continuous improvement in sales effectiveness.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging business models, customer needs, and economic shifts that impact long-term growth and investment strategies.
• Coordinates externally with key partners, industry associations, and market influencers to build brand visibility and uncover new commercial opportunities.
• Partners with sales and marketing teams on opportunity qualification, relationship management, and solution positioning to enhance capability and close rates.
• Provides guidance to cross-functional teams on aligning business development goals with operational capacity, product innovation, and strategic investments.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of

Experience:

8-11 Years

Licenses/Certificates:
Certified Professional in Business Development (CPBD) or equivalent

Years of

Experience:

12-14 Years