Business Development Manager - Gas

Location: Shanghai

Reports to: General Manager China

Purpose of the Job: The main job function is to lead business as Gas champion in all industries. As well as to develop new business opportunities in various industry sectors in China, increase sales volumes through strategic customer base development as well as effective management of sales cycle whilst ensuring that company interests and legislative matters are protected & fulfilled as per corporate policy and standard processes.

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Identification & development of new business opportunities in various industry sectors particular in gas rental applications
  • Act as gas champion for China territory and intermediate between AI Head office and China Teams
  • Achieve yearly revenue forecasts and profit targets
  • Manage Sales Process for qualified enquiries, site visits & surveys, liaise with internal departments, prepares sales proposals, negotiates & closes sales contracts where applicable
  • Maximize sales channels with existing customers; develop new sales leads
  • Respond to public tenders & sales enquiries in respective country
  • Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers and develop new potential customers for Aggreko in China to ensure promotion of the Aggreko brand and reputation
  • Visit sites, meet customers, sizes jobs and recommend solutions in order to generate enquiries and new business opportunities
  • Close cooperation with Company agents/distributors/consultants or partners related to technical/commercial matters during tender or project execution process as to ensure efficient & proper business practices
  • Prepare monthly reports, sales forecasts, competitive market reviews and competitor analysis
  • Aggreko place a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection.  It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation.
  • Develop and maintain a network of contacts within customers and industries in India / China and to be aware of opportunities up to 3 years out
  • Liaison with Country Manager / General Manager / National Sales Managers / BDM’s / Sales Engineers in China to exchange information of Markets and to develop potential opportunities;
  • Assist in market analysis and research required to develop business strategy plans
  • Attend conferences, seminars & trade shows to promote and raise awareness of company products & services
  • Monitor Environmental and Legislative regulations and relevant notifications/updates in respective country
  • Competitors Analysis, intelligence gathering & regular market observation for potential business opportunities
  • Assist in other duties as necessary

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor degree, preferably in Engineering background
  • Experience in Gas Power Generation is a must
  • Commercial & Technical skills / experience
  • At least 7-10 years experience in sales/business development role in similar industry
  • Ability to understand technical & engineering applications in power and energy industry
  • Proven track of record in closing sales, negotiating contracts & experienced in tender bidding process with governmental or non-gov. agencies/companies
  • Experience in developing business strategy plans & market studies
  • Sufficient knowledge in financial terms, P&L, proposal drafting & contractual legal/commercial terms & matters
  • Able to communicate with senior or top level members of a company in various sectors