Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Innovation

Why join the Strategy & Innovation department?

Hager Next is innovation in start-up mode: push the boundaries of our industry by imagining and anticipating future technologies. Facing major challenges, our mission is to envision and strengthen new technologies to consolidate our core business. We place our customers at the center of our approach, developing solutions that meet their future needs.

By joining Hager Next, you will be at the heart of technological innovation in our industry. You will develop innovative solutions for electrical protection products, work in an agile and autonomous manner, and actively contribute to pioneering projects for Hager Group.

Within the Hager Next team, we are shaping tomorrow's electrical world. You can too, Join us!

As a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Innovation you will report to the Marketing & Business Development Director based in Blieskastel for a Permanent contract.

In this pioneering role, you will identify and validate new business opportunities, engage early adopters, and transform market potential into sustainable commercial success. Acting at the intersection of innovation, sales, and market development, you will help define how new technologies are introduced and adopted within the electrical distribution industry.

Your mission

• Identify, develop, and qualify new business opportunities by engaging prospective customers and early adopters.
• Validate market needs, use cases, and customer segments to ensure strong product-market fit and prioritize growth opportunities.
• Define, test, and continuously optimize value propositions, pricing models, and market positioning.
• Build and manage an early-stage commercial pipeline, driving opportunities from first contact to successful deal closure.
• Contribute to the development of scalable go-to-market strategies and support the successful onboarding of pioneering customers.

Your Profile

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree, ideally in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Market Development, preferably within the electrical distribution industry.
• Proven track record of building new business opportunities and generating revenue from early-stage commercial activities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong adaptability, resilience, and the ability to succeed in uncertain and evolving market environments.
• Fluent in German and English with an international mindset and willingness to work in a global environment.

What Makes You Successful

You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on sales mentality. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, enjoy creating opportunities where none previously existed, and have the drive to turn innovative ideas into commercial success. With your strong business acumen and market-building mindset, you help accelerate the adoption of new solutions while shaping the future of our industry.

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University.
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages?

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager