Lab Robotics Business Manager

Metrohm Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Company-paid life & disability保险

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick, personal, and hol

Holiday time

Job summary

Metrohm USA, Inc. seeks a Lab Robotics Business Manager to drive commercial growth of our laboratory automation and robotics solutions across the United States and Canada, with Houston, TX or Tampa, FL as base.

You will lead business development, strategic partnerships with automation integrators, and oversee opportunities from discovery through implementation, coordinating with product teams and applications specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, engineering, or business field or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in technical sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership in laboratory automation or robotics.
• Demonstrated track record closing complex, solution-based sales opportunities.
• Experience positioning, scoping, and selling laboratory automation, robotics, workflow solutions, or capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop laboratory automation opportunities across the U.S. and Canada.
• Build and manage a pipeline of robotics and automation projects.
• Lead customer discovery discussions to uncover workflow challenges and automation opportunities.
• Advance opportunities through the sales process to close projects.
• Coordinate project scoping with integrators, product teams, and applications specialists.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Account management

Strategic partnerships

Laboratory automation

Project management

Consultative selling

Presentation skills

Pipeline management

Customer discovery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Lab Robotics Business Manager

Location: Houston, TX or Tampa, FL
Travel: Up to 40%

Lead Sales Growth in Laboratory Robotics & Automation

Lead sales growth for Metrohm USA's laboratory robotics portfolio by building strategic customer and integrator partnerships, developing new business opportunities, and delivering innovative automation solutions that help laboratories improve efficiency, productivity, and scientific outcomes.

About the Role

Metrohm USA is seeking a highly motivated Lab Robotics Business Manager to lead the commercial growth and market expansion of our laboratory automation and robotics solutions across the United States and Canada.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercial professional who thrives at the intersection of:

• Business Development
• Technical Sales
• Product Strategy
• Partner Management
• Laboratory Automation

As the commercial lead for Metrohm USA's lab robotics offering, you will identify and develop new opportunities, build strategic relationships with automation integrators, and guide complex projects from initial discovery through implementation.

If you're passionate about laboratory automation, consultative selling, and helping customers solve complex workflow challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Based in either Houston, TX or Tampa, FL, the Lab Robotics Business Manager will serve as the primary commercial leader for Metrohm USA's robotics portfolio, owning market development activities, strategic partner relationships, opportunity progression, and revenue growth. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong sales background, experience managing complex technical projects, and a passion for laboratory automation and workflow optimization.

What You'll Do

Drive Business Growth

• Identify, qualify, and develop laboratory automation opportunities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of robotics and automation projects.
• Lead customer discovery discussions to uncover workflow challenges and automation opportunities.
• Advance opportunities through the sales process and support successful project closure.

Develop Strategic Partnerships

• Build and manage relationships with laboratory automation integrators.
• Expand Metrohm's automation capabilities and market reach through strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful solutions.

Own the Robotics Portfolio

• Lead the strategy, positioning, and commercial growth of Metrohm USA's lab robotics offering.
• Capture market intelligence and customer feedback to support product development and roadmap decisions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for laboratory automation solutions.

Lead Solution Development

• Document customer workflows using process maps, workflow diagrams, and automation concepts.
• Coordinate project scoping activities with integrators, product teams, and applications specialists.
• Support the successful transition of opportunities from concept through implementation.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, engineering, or business-related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven success in technical sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership within laboratory automation, robotics, analytical instrumentation, or related industries.
• Demonstrated track record of developing, qualifying, and closing complex, solution-based sales opportunities.
• Experience positioning, scoping, and selling laboratory automation, robotics, workflow solutions, or capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry workflows and automation requirements.
• Experience managing complex customer projects with multiple stakeholders and longer sales cycles.
• Background in technical sales, applications engineering, product management, project management, or consultative solution selling strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong prospecting, opportunity qualification, and pipeline management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive new business development and revenue growth.
• Experience leading consultative sales discussions and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into compelling customer value propositions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across sales, marketing, applications, product management, and partner organizations.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Why Join Metrohm?

At Metrohm, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of laboratory automation while working with industry-leading analytical instrumentation and technology solutions. You'll collaborate with talented professionals across North America and help customers transform their laboratories through innovative automation technologies.

Benefits That Work for You

Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
• Supportive, growth-oriented team culture

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background check, education and employment verification, and a 10-panel drug screening (including marijuana).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Metrohm USA, Inc. is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Metrohm USA is a federal contractor and E-Verify employer.

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