Sales Director - Life Sciences

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Sales Director – Life Sciences to lead regional sales and drive strategic growth in the United States. This remote role focuses on building executive relationships, developing plans, and achieving aggressive revenue targets.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) and prior JR Automation or automation industry experience. A drug screen, physical, and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (two years of relevant work per year of study).
• MBA preferred.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervises regional sales managers.
• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies, analyzing trends and results.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
• Create and communicate sales goals and ensure executives are informed on progress.
• Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with customers and understand their business objectives.
• Forecast and develop annual sales quotas for regions and territories.
• Communicate value propositions through presentations and proposals.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Forecasting

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Remote - Michigan, United States Job ID: R0141901 Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Company Name: J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Sales Director – Life Sciences. Location Type: The position is remote.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Supervises regional sales managers.
• Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies, analyzing trends and results.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
• Create and communicate sales goals and ensure C-level executives are informed on the progress of those goals.
• Build and maintain long-lasting, strong relationships with customers while partnering with them to better understand their business objectives and needs.
• Understand industry-specific trends and landscapes.
• Effectively communicate value propositions through presentations and proposals.
• Report on forces that shift strategic directions of accounts and tactical budgets.
• Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories and projecting expected sales volumes and profit for existing and new products.
• Implements JR Automation sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
• Maintains sales volume by tracking changing trends, economic indicators, competitors, and supply and demand.
• Completes sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Maintains staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.
• MBA preferred.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

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