Business Development Manager - Industrial Robotics (Tier-1 Consumer Electronics)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt, Onsite
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.
Company Overview
A global industrial robotics manufacturer providing automation solutions for electronics, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Position Summary
Drive new business development with major technology companies, focusing on industrial robotics and manufacturing automation solutions. This role is focused primarily on new account acquisition and market penetration within strategic technology customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with major technology companies.
- Leverage existing relationships with procurement, engineering, and technical decision-makers.
- Present industrial robotics and automation solutions for electronics manufacturing and assembly.
- Conduct customer meetings, assess technical requirements, and coordinate proposals with engineering teams.
- Manage the sales cycle, including quotations, negotiations, orders, delivery coordination, and payment collection.
- Collaborate with EMS manufacturers, suppliers, and international partners.
- Maintain sales pipelines, forecasts, and customer relationships.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of technical sales or business development experience.
- Proven experience selling industrial equipment or automation solutions directly to major technology companies.
- Established direct relationships with decision-makers at major technology companies, particularly within consumer electronics manufacturing organizations.
- Understanding of AI server manufacturing, EMS operations, electronics supply chains, and manufacturing automation.
- Experience managing business relationships with Tier-1 consumer electronics manufacturers.
- Proven ability to independently open new accounts and develop business within strategic technology customers.
- Ability to discuss technical requirements with engineering teams.
- Strong negotiation and independent business development skills.
- Professional English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred:
- Industrial robotics or factory automation sales experience.
- Experience with electronics assembly or advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Proven success developing strategic technology accounts.
Other Details
- Travel approximately 1-2 times/month, including possible trips to Mexico, India, and Asia.
- Initial customer visits supported by senior management.
- Commission generally paid annually in December; no separate bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.
- Target start: December 2026.
- Relocation assistance may be considered individually.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.