Robotics BD Lead – Consumer Industries (Midwest, Remote)

ABB; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB, a global leader in robotics, seeks a senior sales/business development professional for the Consumer Industries USA segment. Role supports proactive business development and expanding ABB’s footprint in SMEs and large manufacturers. Remote work is possible with a preference for the Midwest US near Chicagoland.

Responsibilities include pipeline growth, partner engagement, and coordinating with marketing for campaigns and events. Travel up to 50% within the U.S. is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in sales or business development within automation/robotics
• Deep experience in Electronics Industries manufacturing environments
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. and focus within territory
• Strong understanding of robotic applications in electronics production (assembly, picking, packing, palletizing, mobile robotics)

Responsibilities

• Execute a strategic go-to-market plan to grow ABB’s pipeline and convert opportunities into sales
• Identify and engage with end users, system integrators, machine builders, and channel partners to promote ABB’s collaborative robot portfolio
• Collaborate with ABB’s robotics channel partners and territory sales teams to support robotics opportunity development and qualification, and conduct technical discovery sessions and product demonstrations
• Partner with marketing to implement targeted campaigns, regional events, and webinars and represent ABB at industry trade shows to increase visibility
• Provide voice-of-customer feedback to product management and engineering to support portfolio evolution

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Business or related

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ABB, a global leader in robotics, seeks a senior sales/business development professional for the Consumer Industries USA segment. Role supports proactive business development and expanding ABB’s footprint in SMEs and large manufacturers. Remote work is possible with a preference for the Midwest US near Chicagoland.

Responsibilities include pipeline growth, partner engagement, and coordinating with marketing for campaigns and events. Travel up to 50% within the U.S. is expected.