Business Development Manager - Collaborative Robotics

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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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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

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. You will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, creating new business opportunities, and expanding ABB Robotics' leadership in the collaborative robotics market.

Your role and responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What's in it for you

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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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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