Business Development Manager

Talos Automation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Talos Automation as a Sales & Business Development Manager in the Midwest, USA, and play a key role in shaping the future of smart manufacturing. This opportunity is ideal for a self-motivated professional with technical expertise in automation seeking to engage with decision-makers in the OEM sector. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, innovative technology training, and a collaborative culture focused on customer success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses

Access to world-class automation technology and product training

Collaborative culture with a focus on technical excellence

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven success in sales of automation systems or similar.
• Self-driven with a passion for building new relationships.
• Ability to understand and explain complex automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development efforts within the OEM sector.
• Conduct in-person and virtual sales meetings.
• Create tailored solution proposals and close new contracts.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Aptitude

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

This range is provided by Talos Automation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Providing staffing solutions to the top companies in the automation space across North America | Helping exceptional automation professionals find…

Sales & Business Development Manager (m/f/x) – Industrial Automation

Location: Midwest, USA

A unique opportunity to join a leader in cutting-edge industrial automation.

Our client, a globally recognized manufacturer of high-performance automation systems for OEM machine builders, is seeking an experienced Sales & Business Development Manager to join their expanding North American sales team. This position is based in the Midwest and is ideal for a self-motivated, technically-savvy professional looking to make a direct impact in a high-growth sector.

This is not just a sales role—it’s a chance to help shape the future of smart manufacturing by providing end-to-end automation solutions, including PLC and HMI systems, motion control, servo drives, and modern application development tools.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for driving new business development efforts within the OEM and machine builder space, engaging directly with engineering and decision-making teams to deliver complex, value-driven automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with target accounts in the OEM sector
• Conduct in-person and virtual sales meetings to present the full range of automation solutions
• Deliver product and application demonstrations that highlight the client’s unique value proposition
• Create solution proposals and quotations tailored to customer needs
• Close new contracts by leading impactful presentations to key stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date sales forecasts and opportunity pipelines
• Accurately document all activity in CRM systems
• Stay current on new product releases, solution capabilities, and competitive offerings
• Support trade shows and industry events as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field (preferred), or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3–5 years of proven success in sales of automation systems, motion control, or drive technologies
• Strong presentation and communication skills with a consultative sales approach
• Hunter mentality—self-driven with a passion for building new relationships
• Technical aptitude and the ability to understand and explain complex solutions

Why This Role?

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses
• Access to world-class automation technology and product training
• Collaborative culture with a focus on technical excellence and customer success

Ready to take the next step in your industrial automation career?

Submit your resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Engineering, and Business Development

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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