Business Development Manager NE Territory

ATC Automation; South Dakota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Benefits package including medical, d

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Job summary

ATC Automation seeks a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the life sciences market and expand opportunities in transportation and consumer products. You will build strategic partnerships and develop customized automation solutions.

The role requires strong relationship-building, industry knowledge, and a track record of closing high-value deals. Travel to client sites will be required; you will collaborate with marketing, applications engineering, and operations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in business development or sales in the life sciences.
• Experience in custom automation and knowledge of GAMP, validation.
• Strong ability to close high-value opportunities and build partnerships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize new business opportunities within key life sciences segments such as biotechnology, diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical devices.
• Lead new market entry and expansion efforts across transportation and consumer products sectors.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, conferences, referrals, and inbound opportunities.
• Establish and grow relationships with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, procurement teams, and leadership stakeholders within target accounts.
• Develop customized proposals and presentations that address customer-specific technical, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Lead proposal reviews, negotiate commercial terms, and close opportunities that align with long-term customer success and company goals.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and solution development.
• Work closely with marketing, applications engineering, and operations teams to deliver timely, high-quality customer solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and key account insights.

Skills

Relationship building

Life sciences knowledge

Consultative selling

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ATC Automation is seeking a motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Northeast Territory. This role is focused on expanding ATC's presence within the life sciences market-including pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical device, and medical consumables sectors-while also developing opportunities within the transportation and consumer products industries. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with industry expertise and a passion for delivering innovative, custom automation solutions that enable scientific advancement and manufacturing excellence. To be considered for this role, you must have experience and knowledge in custom automation.

We are ATC Automation

Since 1977, ATC has been redefining what's possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long-term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move-Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

Key Responsibilities

Market Development

• Identify, assess, and prioritize new business opportunities within key life sciences segments such as biotechnology, diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical devices
• Lead new market entry and expansion efforts across transportation and consumer products sectors

Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth

• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach, networking, conferences, referrals, and inbound opportunities

Client Engagement

• Establish and grow relationships with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, procurement teams, and leadership stakeholders within target accounts

Proposal Development

• Develop customized proposals and presentations that address customer-specific technical, regulatory, and operational requirements

Contract Negotiation

• Lead proposal reviews, negotiate commercial terms, and close opportunities that align with long-term customer success and company goals

Market Intelligence

• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and solution development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, applications engineering, and operations teams to deliver timely, high-quality customer solutions

Reporting & CRM Management

• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and key account insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of business development or sales experience within the life sciences industry
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device development processes
• Custom automation experience and knowledge
• Familiarity with life sciences manufacturing practices, including automation, GAMP, and validation
• Proven ability to close complex, high-value opportunities and build long-term strategic partnerships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with value-based selling and linking technical solutions to ROI and risk mitigation
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with CMOs, CDMOs, or life science OEM manufacturers
• Background in automation or a related technical field
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Previous experience as an Automation Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend as needed
• Primarily office-based work environment
• Near visual acuity and normal hearing, with or without accommodation

What ATC Automation Offers

• Competitive base salary with performance-based commission and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, paid time off, and 401(k)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, and customer success

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change but will remain in effect until superseded or canceled in writing by Human Resources.

ATC Automation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

ATC Automation is the Automation segment of TASI Group. The TASI Group of Companies is comprised of four technologically advanced Strategic Business Segments commonly linked by a disciplined focus on Product Integrity, Package Integrity, and Automation. Each TASI company delivers world-class products and services, focusing on our global customer needs in diverse market segments. TASI has served several thousand global customers over the years and enjoys a very high rate of repeat customers, many of which are Blue Chip Global Companies. Major Markets include: Automotive, Medical Devices, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Packaging, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods and General Industrial Equipment.