Business Development Manager, Emerging Spaces

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager, Emerging Spaces will accelerate Signify’s expansion into high-growth adjacencies beyond lighting. The position is responsible for identifying new market opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, validating customer demand, and driving commercialization of emerging solutions.

What You Will Do

Key areas of responsibility include market discovery & opportunity development, business development & revenue growth, partnership & ecosystem development, and commercialization & market activation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires 7+ years of experience in business development, solution sales, or key account management, as well as experience within Smart Buildings, Building Automation, PropTech, IoT, SaaS, Workplace Experience, Digital Buildings, Energy Management, or related industries.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business development, solution sales, or key account management
• Experience within Smart Buildings, Building Automation, PropTech, IoT, SaaS, Workplace Experience, Digital Buildings, Energy Management, or related industries
• Demonstrated success creating new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments
• Exposure to software-enabled solutions and recurring revenue business models
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent customer discovery and relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to translate market insights into business opportunities
• Strategic thinking combined with execution focus
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Business case development and financial acumen
• Stakeholder management across multiple organizational levels
• Experience evaluating partnership, investment, or M&A opportunities – is a plus
• Knowledge of building technologies, sensors, data platforms, and digital services – is a plus

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities