Engineering - Electrical & ElectronicsFull time
9 Nov
Head of Business Development – North America
Head of Business Development – North America
Smart Street Lighting & Smart CityUnited States | Remote
Antal Paris La Défense, an executive search firm specializing in Lighting, Smart City, IoT and Electrical Solutions, is recruiting on behalf of an international technology company.
Our client provides hardware and software solutions for smart street lighting and connected urban infrastructure. With customers and partners already established in North America, the company is seeking a senior commercial leader to accelerate growth and lead its local team.
THE ROLE
You will lead commercial development across North America, combining strategic leadership with direct involvement in sales and partnerships.
This role requires the credibility and confidence to engage C-suite executives, lead high-value negotiations and manage experienced commercial professionals. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, influence complex buying decisions and turn strategy into measurable results.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Define and execute the regional growth strategy.
Build trusted relationships with executive decision-makers at customers and partner organizations.
Win new customers and grow existing accounts.
Develop partnerships with distributors, systems integrators, utilities, energy service companies and technology providers.
Lead complex sales involving hardware, software and services, from first contact to contract closing.
Lead, challenge and develop an experienced regional commercial team.
Deliver revenue targets, manage the sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts.
Work with international leadership, product, marketing and technical teams to meet local market needs.
Represent the company in senior customer meetings, strategic negotiations and industry events.
YOUR BACKGROUND
A strong track record in senior commercial leadership within smart street lighting, connected outdoor lighting or Smart City solutions.
Proven success growing revenue and developing strategic partnerships in North America.
Demonstrated experience engaging C-suite executives and negotiating complex, high-value agreements.
Experience leading seasoned commercial professionals, setting clear priorities and holding teams accountable.
Experience selling integrated hardware, software and service solutions.
Knowledge of lighting controls, IoT and public infrastructure procurement.
Experience working with international leadership teams.
A degree in Business, Engineering, Technology or a related field. An MBA or relevant executive education is valued.
Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with professional proficiency in English.
You bring sound business judgment, executive presence and a practical approach to winning business. You are comfortable taking ownership of a region, making decisions and staying directly involved in key commercial opportunities.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Remote, based in the United States, preferably in the Midwest or on the West Coast. Regular travel across North America and occasional international travel are required.