Remote OEM Automation BD Manager – Crane & Elevator

WEG Company; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Business Development Manager for OEM Automation in the Crane, Hoist & Elevator sector.

This role focuses on growing business with OEMs, channel partners, and system integrators across the United States, driving automation solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. Responsibilities include building relationships with crane, hoist, and elevator OEMs, panel builders, and integrators; developing the automation pipeline; and coordinating with product

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, technical sales, or account management in industrial automation or related industries.
• Proven track record with OEMs, channel partners, and system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales goals for VFDs, soft starters, and industrial controls.
• Generate leads, develop opportunities, and close new business.
• Qualify leads and prioritize viable opportunities.
• Capture specifications for target customer approvals.
• Visit sites to review technical challenges and new applications.
• Coordinate with regional managers to close opportunities.

Skills

OEM relationships

Industrial automation knowledge

VFDs & drives

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

UL508A knowledge

PLC-based systems

Industrial controls

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Business Development Manager for OEM Automation in the Crane, Hoist & Elevator sector.

This role focuses on growing business with OEMs, channel partners, and system integrators across the United States, driving automation solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. Responsibilities include building relationships with crane, hoist, and elevator OEMs, panel builders, and integrators; developing the automation pipeline; and coordinating with product