Senior Commercial Business Partner – Sales

Senior Commercial Business Partner – Sales

Location United States of America North Carolina Raleigh Company Siemens Energy, Inc. Organization SE CFO Business Unit Grid Technologies Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional

The Sales Business Administrator for the region plays a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, supporting business development, and ensuring commercial excellence. This position is responsible for designing lean processes, coordinating bid strategies, validating offers, and managing contractual negotiations. The role also includes financial reporting, cost tracking, and fostering collaboration across factories and countries to strengthen market presence and achieve sustainable growth.

• Operational Setup & Collaboration - Design lean and efficient operational structures in the region, ensure seamless cross-factory and cross-country collaboration, and optimize sales and proposal procedures to drive productivity improvements and efficiency.
• Bid Strategy, Business Models & Agreements - Cooperate closely with the regional sales team to develop competitive bid strategies, competitive pricing analysis, optimized business models and value streams, and participate in negotiations and management of distribution and agency agreements.
• Business Development - Identify new business opportunities, expand the customer base, and strengthen market presence in the
• Commercial Risk, Compliance & Governance - Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks, including business models, legal considerations, currency exposure for multi-currency deals, financial securities, payment terms, insurance, export control, compliance requirements, legal risks, and coordinate bid release workflows while ensuring accuracy and compliance with business guidelines.
• Offer Validation & Contractual Clarification - Validate offer calculations for completeness and accuracy and provide commercial and contractual clarification on terms and conditions.
• Financial Control & Reporting - Monitor expenses, ensure cost efficiency, and provide transparency and analysis in financial reporting.

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales administration, bid management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills for validating offers, assessing commercial risks, clarifying commercial and contractual terms, and supporting informed decision-making.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop competitive bid strategies and business models, supported by a proven track record in business development and customer diversification.
• Experience in designing lean operational setups, improving workflows, and demonstrating excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional and cross-country teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, CRM tools, and advanced Excel for cost tracking and reporting, combined with strong negotiation skills and fluency in English (additional languages a plus).
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.