Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Innovation

[Internal Opportunity]   Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Innovation

Company: Hager Group

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? An opportunity has just come up within the Strategy & Innovation department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

We are currently looking for our futureBusiness Development Manager (m/f/d) Innovationbased 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.

Interested in joining a team of passionate experts?

To learn more, contact Cedric FLANDRE, the manager of this amazing team straight away.

They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the Hiring Manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

All employees who meet the requirements for the position can apply. Severely disabled applicants are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Please send your application to the responsible HR department, if possible please use our group-wide applicant management system. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your application or your request will be treated confidentially.

Friederike Herrmann
HRBP

(Validity of notice: 28.07.2026 - 11.08.2026)