WEG Electric Corp
Business Development Manager - Commercial Motors
Duluth, Georgia, US
Role snapshot
WEG Electric Corp is hiring a Business Development Manager - Commercial Motors on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Duluth, Georgia, US.
- Company
- WEG Electric Corp
- Location
- Duluth, Georgia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what WEG Electric Corp publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the world's largest, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the capital goods sector, with five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, and provides global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide.
About the Role
The Commercial Motors Business Development Manager drives growth and market penetration in targeted Commercial Motors market segments across the United States. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, building strategic customer relationships, and partnering with regional sales teams to turn opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
Pay Range: $129,720 - $162,150
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive growth and expand WEG's market share within assigned market segments.
- Identify, qualify, and convert business opportunities into sales.
- Build strong customer relationships and understand customer needs, processes, and requirements.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and other internal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Develop and execute strategies that support revenue growth and market expansion.
- Represent WEG at trade shows, conferences, industry events, and customer meetings.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities to support business strategy.
- Promote WEG's capabilities, products, and solutions while serving as a trusted resource to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support sales teams with presentations, proposals, and strategic business development initiatives.
- Track and report business development activities, opportunity pipelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Travel domestically approximately 20% to 40%.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, account management, or a related commercial role is required.
- Experience in the electric motor industry, industrial manufacturing, or a related technical market preferred.
- Familiarity with motor products, applications, and technical sales environments.
- Strong business development, technical sales, and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic customer relationships, and drive revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
- Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong initiative, leadership, accountability, and ownership of results.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business reporting tools.
We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K, Paid Time Off, Eleven Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday.
To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net.