Business Development Manager

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Dietikon, Zürich, CHE
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Internet of Things • Logistics • Software
The Role
Drive profitable EMEA growth by identifying and closing strategic business opportunities, developing executive-level supplier partnerships, and managing joint business plans. Align regional initiatives with global supplier strategies while collaborating across sales, operations, finance, and leadership teams. Build relationships with C-level stakeholders, influence strategic investments, negotiate complex agreements, and strengthen market position across electronics, semiconductor, supply chain, and technology markets.
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Avnet Integrated

Avnet Integrated supplies the full range of standard embedded modules - From simple built-in displays to full custom-built data center server solutions - as well as customized module designs to suit any product or application. Whatever technologies customers need to give their product the competitive advantage, Avnet Integrated can support with design, configuration, manufacturing and installation.

Avnet Integrated EMEA is looking for you as:

Senior Strategic Business Development Manager EMEA (m/w/d)  

Avnet Integrated is seeking a highly strategic, commercially driven Senior Strategic Business Development Manager to accelerate profitable growth across EMEA through the development of executive-level supplier partnerships and large-scale business opportunities.

This role is focused on identifying, developing, and expanding high-value, profitable revenue streams with key supplier partners and strategic customers. The successful candidate will operate with a global mindset, aligning EMEA business objectives with worldwide supplier strategies, Avnet Integrated's value proposition, and long-term growth priorities.

The Senior Strategic BDM will engage directly with C-level and senior executive stakeholders, influence strategic direction, and drive complex business initiatives that strengthen Avnet Integrated's market position and profitability.


Your Tasks

  • Drive profitable growth across EMEA by identifying, developing, and closing large strategic business opportunities aligned with Avnet Integrated's objectives.
  • Build and manage executive-level relationships with key supplier partners, developing joint business plans and influencing strategic investments and priorities.
  • Act with a global strategic perspective, aligning EMEA initiatives with worldwide supplier strategies and collaborating across sales, supplier management, operations, finance, and leadership teams.

Your Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic sales, supplier management, or commercial leadership, ideally within electronics, semiconductor, supply chain, or technology industries.
  • Proven success in managing large, profitable business opportunities and building trusted relationships with C-level executives and global suppliers.
  • Strong strategic, commercial, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate complex agreements, and operate effectively in a multinational EMEA and global environment.


Distinguishing Characteristics:

Position may require the ability to travel 40% - 50% accorss EMEA and Globally


Interested ?

We are looking forward for your application.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.


Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected]. 

Job Applicant EMEA Imprints

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic sales, supplier management, or commercial leadership
  • Experience ideally within electronics, semiconductor, supply chain, or technology industries
  • Proven success managing large, profitable business opportunities
  • Experience building trusted relationships with C-level executives and global suppliers
  • Strong strategic, commercial, and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate complex agreements
  • Ability to operate effectively in multinational EMEA and global environments
  • Ability to travel 40%–50% across EMEA and globally

Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.

  • Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.

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The Company
HQ: Phoenix, AZ
11,000 Employees

What We Do

Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.

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