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Business Development Manager - Collaborative Robotics
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America
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On-site
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Full-time
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4mo ago
Benefits & Perks
•Healthcare
•401(k)
•Equity
•Parental Leave
•Mental Health
•Pet Insurance
•Healthcare
•401k
•Equity
•Parental Leave
•Mental Health
•Pet Insurance
Required Skills
Business Development
Sales
Salesforce
Industrial Automation
Robotics
About the Role
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
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.
What We Offer
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.
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.
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
Why ABB
Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.
We Care
At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.
We Grow
We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All 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 following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
- 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 between the hours of 9:00 A.M.
- 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Benefits Resources
- My BenefitsABB.com
- ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico
Go to my BenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more
How to Apply
Do you want to shape the future, together with us? Get more insights into our recruitment process and find some helpful tips and tricks how to join the team. Make our story your story.
Visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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About ABB

ABB
PublicABB is a multinational technology corporation that provides electrification, robotics, automation, and motion solutions for industrial and infrastructure applications.
10,001+
Employees
Zurich
Headquarters
Reviews
3.5
3 reviews
Work Life Balance
3.0
Compensation
2.0
Culture
2.5
Career
3.5
Management
2.0
35%
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Pros
Award ceremonies and achievement recognition
Professional experience opportunities
Relevant marketing and writing experience
Cons
Awards only recognize sales and leadership teams
Auxiliary departments excluded and understaffed
No cost of living raises provided
Salary Ranges
405 data points
Mid/L4
Senior/L5
Mid/L4 · Project Manager
102 reports
$117,433
total / year
Base
$109,179
Stock
-
Bonus
$8,254
$79,130
$175,443
Interview Experience
5 interviews
Difficulty
3.8
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
20%
Experience
Positive 0%
Neutral 60%
Negative 40%
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Phone Screen
3
Technical Interview
4
System Design/Panel Interview
5
Onsite/Final Round
6
Offer Decision
Common Questions
Technical Knowledge
System Design
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
Problem Solving