Business Development Manager - Collaborative Robotics

Overview

ABB Robotics is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our collaborative robotics product offerings within the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sector and broader robotics ecosystem. This role reports to the Collaborative Robots Business Manager. ABB Robotics is a leading global robotics company, and this position is part of a team shaping the future of robotics in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

We are entering an exciting chapter as ABB Robotics announces Soft Bank Group’s acquisition of ABB Robotics. By joining us now, you’ll work alongside world-class experts and contribute to strategic partnerships and new business opportunities.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities for ABB's collaborative robot products with ecosystem partners.
• Expand ABB's cobot ecosystem by identifying and building partnerships with key technology providers and software developers.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential and existing OEM partners.
• Identify new verticals and applications for ABB's cobot products and work with the product and marketing teams to expand market reach.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales or business development within industrial automation, robotics, or collaborative robotics.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools to manage a sales pipeline.
• Strong understanding of cobot applications (e.g., machine tending, palletizing, pick-and-place, screwdriving, welding, assembly is preferred).
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate value-based selling strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the EEO.gov Know Your Rights resources.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility by contacting an ABB HR Representative. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via ABB HR or

Resumes and applications will not be accepted by email.

Health, Life & Disability and other benefits:

• Health, Life & Disability:
  Medical plan options, dental plans, vision, company-paid life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, and other supplemental benefits.
• Retirement: 401k savings plan with company contributions;
  Employee Stock Purchase/Acquisition Plan.
• Time off: 11 paid holidays; vacation policy varies by tenure; permissive time away for salaried roles.

Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what's next. Run What Runs the World. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB

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