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With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works
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
Our shared journey could take you anywhere…where would you like to go?
As Industry Developer for Commercial Real Estate, you will play a key role in planning and implementing strategic business development initiatives that drive sales and profitable growth for Smart Infrastructure Building in the commercial real estate market
You will focus on engaging with leading investors, developers and corporate real estate actors to position Siemens as a trusted partner for the digital transformation of their real estate portfolios and buildings
Location: this position will be based in Zug/Switzerland, UK or France
Prerequisite is your legal eligibility to work in the respective country and location. No relocation is required
Role Overview
This role involves driving strategic business development activities across the commercial real estate sector, developing executive-level relationships with real estate investors and developers across Europe and globally and working closely with our local teams to ensure commercial success
Your new responsibilities
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Build and expand relationships with leading investors, developers, corporate real estate actors and real estate service providers and lead proactive outreach initiatives to generate new opportunities
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Develop and manage strategic partnerships across the real estate ecosystem, including technology providers, facility management companies and innovation partners
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Work closely with our local teams and support cross-Business Unit business engagements to enable a unified Siemens approach and maximize share of wallet
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Represent Siemens within leading industry associations and networks (e.g. ULI, CoreNet and similar organizations)
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Drive closer collaboration with Siemens Real Estate, our corporate real estate unit, to build relationships with key real estate partners and identify new business opportunities
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Work with Key Account Managers to support our internal outreach towards industrial to target their corporate real estate units
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Enable product and system development by translating market needs into actionable inputs for innovation
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Act as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders, building strong networks with global sales, vertical leadership, and industry experts to align strategic priorities
Your Profile
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MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
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Proven track record of 10+ years in business development, with demonstrated success in strategic partnership development, account development, complex deal structuring and go-to-market penetration
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Deep understanding of commercial real estate industry dynamics, stakeholders, and technology trends. Experience in commercial real estate sector is required
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Experience working with real estate investors, developers or service providers is an advantage
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Deep knowledge of building technologies and digital platforms
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Strategic planning expertise with proven ability to develop and execute market entry strategies
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Excellence in stakeholder management and C-level relationship building
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Financial acumen and ability to make data-driven decisions
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Customer-centric thinking with commercial insight
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Able to navigate ambiguity and drive transformation in dynamic environments
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Experience working in a global environment, collaborating with senior leaders and adapting to different cultures
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Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of any additional European language is a plus
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Willingness to travel globally up to 50%
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Employee benefits in Switzerland
- 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
- Mobility allowance
- Varied further training opportunities
- Access to employee share programs
- Further information about employee benefits can be found here
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I look forward to receiving your application.
Olger
Talent Acquisition Partner
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