Robotics Business Development Manager, Consumer Industries Mid-West US
ABB
Job Description
<p>At <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>, 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 <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.</p><p>This role sits within <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>'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 <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a> 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.</p><h3>This Position reports to:</h3>Segment Manager-Consumer Industries USA<p>In this role, you will support proactive business development in the<b> Consumer Industries segment</b>. (This includes warehousing, logistics, and consumer packaged goods environments). The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical knowledge and field sales expertise in collaborative robotics or industrial automation.</p><p>You will be instrumental in expanding <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>’s footprint in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large manufacturers. </p><p>Role can be based remotely, in the<b> Midwest US. </b><b>Preferred location of candidates will be near the greater Chicagoland area.</b><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Identify and engage with potential end users, system integrators, machine builders, and channel partners to promote <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>’s collaborative robot portfolio in the warehousing, logistics, and food & beverage environments.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>’s robotics channel partners and territory sales teams to support robotics opportunity development and qualification, and conduct technical discovery sessions and product demonstrations to showcase robotics capabilities and value propositions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with marketing to implement targeted campaigns, regional events, and webinars to raise awareness of <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a>'s offerings, and represent <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a> at industry trade shows, expos, and automation events to increase <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/global-abb">ABB</a> Robotics visibility and market share.</p></li><li><p>Provide voice-of-customer feedback to global product management and engineering teams to support