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The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first
Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways, as we transform the world's infrastructure
In our quest to revolutionize the world's infrastructure, we are seeking a Solution Manager Commercial Real Estate for our Verticals Products team within our Smart Infrastructure Buildings Unit
Our shared journey could take you anywhere...where would you like to go?
The Role
In this function you will play a key strategic role in bridging the gap between the commercial real estate sector and Siemens' offerings for this vertical market to drive the Vertical portfolio. This role involves evaluating customer strategic objectives and creating value propositions based on the Siemens portfolio or technology partners
The role requires an in-depth understanding of the market, customers and relevant technologies. You will collaborate with distributed international teams of product, marketing and sales professionals, converting market demand into tangible outcomes such as innovation projects, vertical portfolio offerings, and supporting sales enablement, thought leadership and demand generation campaigns in countries.
Your new responsibilities
Market Expertise
Drive Strategic Customer Engagement: Lead discussions with customers to align business and product needs, and ensure effective communication
Develop Use Cases & Market Insights: Identify and prioritize use cases based on technology trends, customer pain points, and competitor/market analysis in collaboration with product and sales teams
Shape Business Models: Design relevant business models tailored to customer needs, partner ecosystems, and sales channels (direct and indirect)
Vertical Offerings
Define Strategy & Roadmap: Shape the portfolio strategy for the Commercial Real Estate vertical, focusing on scalable digital platforms and services
Drive Innovation & Execution: Lead the development and rollout of differentiated, value-driven offerings that address industry needs and future trends
Create Market Demand: Validate customer demand using Siemens product management standards and build strong value propositions
Expand Through Ecosystems & M&A: Identify partner ecosystems, drive innovative business models, and lead M&A efforts for new technologies and adjacencies
Sales Enablement
Drive Go-to-Market Strategy & Sales Enablement: Define vertical messaging, value propositions, and launch offerings through key enablement platforms and campaigns
Lead Stakeholder Collaboration & Regional Support: Coordinate cross-functional teams and support regional sales in executing go-to-market plans aligned with the business strategy
Your talents and experience
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the commercial real estate sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry dynamics, market trends, and client needs
Master's degree or equivalent in engineering or business-related discipline; an MBA would be an advantage
At least seven years' experience in technical sales, business development and project management
Expertise in digitalization (e.g. cloud, APIs/connectivity and web application development)
Experience in electrical or building technology infrastructure solutions in automated and data-intensive industries is advantageous
Outstanding ability to collaborate and communicate across interpersonal boundaries with partners from different fields, such as sales, product management, business development and marketing
Right level of confidence to present and defend strategic plans and reports to C-suite executives
A global attitude, strong intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to collaborate with teams and partners worldwide
Readiness for global travel and the willingness to bridge time differences when collaborating globally
A can-do, team player attitude is crucial for the role. You will need soft skills to collaborate and convince senior leaders, as well as the ability to win over stakeholders without managerial authority
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of any additional European language is a plus
Location: this position can be based in one of our major Siemens Smart Infrastructure locations. The prerequisite is legal eligibility to work in the respective country of employment. This role does not require relocation.
Employee Benefits: local benefits apply
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