The APAC Major Projects (MP) Business Partner serves as a regional expert for high-rise, infrastructure, and large-scale elevator projects. This role supports projects exceeding $2.5M, coordinating closely with country sales and field teams across New Equipment (NE), Business Expansion (BEX), and Modernization (MOD). As the owner of MP sales coverage and performance, the Business Partner continuously assesses local capabilities, driving training and action plans to ensure optimal project execution. The role also collaborates globally with factories to refine product offerings and streamline estimating processes based on regional needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Tender Phase
- Engage and influence key stakeholders (architects, Key developers, consultants).
- Support product specification, elevator dimensioning, traffic analysis, and value engineering.
- Ensure early involvement of local teams (Country or region) to align with project expectations.
Tender & Negotiation Phase / Collaborate with local teams on :
Specification validationSourcing strategyEstimating reviews and cost controlValue engineering and technical alternativesField engagement and reference managementSales Process Ownership
Track and manage major projects to ensure >90% sales coverage.
Deploy MP tools (cost sheets, approval packages, compliance sheets).Provide marketing materials and conduct training for internal and external stakeholders.Lead quarterly pipeline reviews and define targeted project action plans.Forecast MP volumes and coordinate pricing strategies.Support entities through the approval process.Summary Activities
Monthly pipeline reviews with Operating Units (OUs)Lead GMP calls covering market trends, pipeline, hit rate, and SoSAnalyze wins / losses and drive improvement strategiesCoordinate approvals and pricing strategiesEnsure data integrity for end-to-end financial analysisOversee booking and field handoverDevelop and execute customer outreach plans with regional expertsKPIs
Pipeline accuracy and coverageHit rate, share of sales (SoS), and award value90% of mega projects >
$15M reviewed at design stage
Interactions
Lead a cross-functional team of Sales, Sales Engineers, and Field Experts across APAC.Collaborate with AP Sales & Marketing BPs, NE & MOD Heads, Global GMP members, factories Leads, and Legal / Finance / SCM BPs.Provide direct support to MP teams in Operating Units (OUs) and Operating Areas (OAs).Qualifications & Profile
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Engineering or BusinessMinimum 10 years of sales experienceSkills & Competencies
Deep High Rise Elevators / Escalators product / Project Management knowledgeStrong negotiation and presentation skillsInitiative-driven and responsiveStrategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective communicator across multicultural and decentralized teamsCapable of leading clear project roadmaps and process-oriented initiativesCollaborative and influential with high interpersonal skillsTravel
30 to 40% of timeSeniority LevelMid-Senior level