Siyang Chen
Business Development Manager @ Schleswig-Holstein Netz GmbH
About
Business development manager with expertise across the German energy and grid services sector. Currently responsible for market analysis, customer needs identification, and go-to-market strategy for grid-connected services, covering onshore wind, solar, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, and downstream DSO services. Strong foundation in building cross-functional partnerships and internal networks at group level, with direct involvement in collaborative product and innovation projects. Complemented by six years of progressive international key account management at Huawei, leading strategic accounts exceeding €700M in annual revenue across Latin America.
Germany
Hamburg
Utilities
Development of Strategy, Strategic Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Finance, Senior Stakeholder Management, Scrum, Quality Management, Global Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales Performance Optimization, Strategic Account Development, Team Leadership and Performance, Competitive Strategies, Channel Strategy Development, Businesss Development, Market Insight, Data-driven Decision Making, Partner Relationship Management, Business Development Support
Experience

Business Development Manager
Quickborn, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
• Conducted ongoing market analysis and competitive intelligence across the German grid services landscape, covering onshore wind, solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure – translating regulatory developments, market trends, and customer signals into actionable strategic input. • Identified and prioritized product and service portfolio opportunities with a €50M annual development scope, defining a multi-year growth trajectory of >10% aligned with national decarbonization and electrification targets. • Led customer needs identification for downstream distribution network operators (regional DSOs and Stadtwerke), working cross-functionally with department leadership, product management, and sales teams to develop new smart grid and automation service offerings and bring them to market. • Partnered with sales leadership to develop and execute go-to-market strategies – from product positioning and pricing to customer engagement and pipeline development – across the grid services portfolio. • Built a strong internal network at group level through active participation in cross-divisional workshops and collaborative projects, gaining broad visibility into Netz's overall business direction and contributing to multiple joint initiatives across divisions. • Designed and implemented the department's digital transformation roadmap: integrated CRM and ERP systems and built a real-time BI environment using Power BI and external data sources, enabling data-driven decision-making across commercial and product functions.

Product Strategy (Master Intern)
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
• Assessed EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy policy frameworks across European markets, translating findings into strategic inputs for regional business development planning. • Collaborated with China- and Europe-based product teams to align infrastructure roll-out concepts with local regulatory and operational requirements, supporting executive-level decision-making.

Global Account Director
Mexico City, Mexico
• Took on group-level responsibility for strategic growth across multinational telecom accounts in Latin America, overseeing >$1B in annual revenue across three major operator relationships. • Developed and implemented regional market analysis frameworks and customer feedback mechanisms in close coordination with HQ product teams, enabling targeted solution development and sustained market share growth. • Built and led a regional team of four, introducing OKR-based performance management – improving team engagement, commercial proactivity, and individual accountability.

Key Account Director
México, Mexico
• Assumed full strategic ownership of Huawei's flagship account in Mexico, driving €700M+ in annual revenue and maintaining top-3 market share; the team was named Huawei's Global Best Sales Account in 2020. • Launched an IoT product bundling initiative in smart home retail channels, generating €50M in incremental revenue and broadening the product ecosystem footprint. • Drove portfolio lifecycle management in close collaboration with marketing and product teams – defining product positioning, pricing strategies, and entry/exit timing across the account.

Key Account Manager
Mexico City, Mexico
• Developed and executed quarterly product mix and channel strategies in coordination with marketing and product management, advancing Huawei's position to second market share in the account. • Led implementation of digital sales and inventory management solutions, achieving a 300% increase in sales performance and establishing a scalable commercial operating model.

Category Procurement Manager
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
• Designed category procurement strategies with an annual procurement amount of over $50 million, monitored the strategy implementation, and evaluated the performance of 14 country offices. • Instructed country offices in strategy implementation, initiated regional procurement workshop to enhance experience sharing and built local procurement resources based on the company regulation requirements.

Supply Chain Manager
TEXTIL Distribuidora SA
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
• Responsible for 2015 yearly production and supply chain capacity planning, achieved a 5% cost-saving through negotiations with key providers and optimized processes.

Co-founder and Chief Administration Manager
Miltea Food Industry SA
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
• Co-founded the Start-Up that specialized in imported beverage products, developed a franchise model with an external consulting agency and commercialized the brand with a yearly margin profit of 15% in 2014.

Sales Assistant
Ogawa Flavor & Fragrances Co.,Ltd
Shanghai, China
• Established new customer relationships with top Chinese manufacturers, managing initiation and use of R&D innovations from in-house product development.
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