US Cobot Sales Development Manager, ABB Robotics

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:
Collaborative Robots Business Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support proactive business development aligned with the division's strategy in countries where business conditions require increased attention and focus. Each day, you will focus on building a high-quality sales pipeline, developing strategic customer relationships, and driving revenue growth by positioning ABB as a key enabler of flexible, safe, and scalable automation. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical knowledge, business development acumen, and field sales expertise in collaborative robotics or industrial automation.

You will be instrumental in expanding ABB's footprint in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large manufacturers.

Role can be based remotely.

• Execute a strategic go-to-market plan to grow ABB's cobot pipeline and convert opportunities into sales across priority regions and industries.
• Identify and engage with potential end users, system integrators, machine builders, and channel partners to promote ABB's collaborative robot portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with ABB's robotics channel partners and territory sales teams to support cobot opportunity development and qualification, and conduct technical discovery sessions and product demonstrations to showcase ABB cobot capabilities and value propositions.
• Partner with marketing to implement targeted campaigns, regional events, and webinars to raise awareness of ABBs cobot offerings, and represent ABB at industry trade shows, expos, and automation events to increase ABB cobot visibility and market share.
• Provide voice-of-customer feedback to global product management and engineering teams to support portfolio evolution, and maintain deep knowledge of competitive offerings and industry trends in collaborative robotics.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Business, or related field, and 5+ years of experience in sales or business development within industrial automation, robotics, or collaborative robotics; or other combination of degree and work experience, i.e. Associate's degree and 7+ years.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools to manage a sales pipeline.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S.

• Strong understanding of robotic applications (e.g., machine tending, palletizing, pick-and-place, screwd riving, welding, assembly).
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate value-based selling strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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