Business Development Manager – Automation Solutions
Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Michigan
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$110K - $130K / year
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Lead the evaluation and pursuit of opportunities in the pressroom stamping industry and emerging market segments by conducting market research, engaging in customer outreach, strategically targeting clients for existing systems, products, and services, and driving closing activities to capture market share.
• Proactively identify and engage prospective customers where no relationship exists, securing meetings and building long-term collaboration opportunities.
• Use market intelligence and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track lead generation, manage opportunity pipelines, and analyze performance metrics.
• Develop industry-specific solutions and go-to-market strategies in coordination with engineering, sales, and applications teams.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and business cases that align solutions with customer requirements and strategic value.
• Support the quotation process by providing technical cost inputs to ensure accurate pricing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-facing projects, ensuring internal coordination and successful project execution.
• Maintain strong, strategic relationships with customers and act as a trusted advisor to support long-term automation goals.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key players in target markets, including OEMs, Tiers 1 &2 suppliers.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory developments to inform strategy and product positioning.
• Gather Voice of Customer (VoC) insights and provide technical support and training to sales and customer-facing teams.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in engineering. Business related Bachelors degree is acceptable.
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales or business development within stamping and related industrial automation sectors, including hands-on experience with automation end-of-arm tooling.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and converting new business opportunities, including cold outreach and lead generation.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex customer requirements and propose integrated solutions.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions, influence decision-makers, and drive alignment in a matrixed organization.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms to manage pipelines, customer interactions, and performance metrics.
Benefits
- Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
- Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
- 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
- PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
- Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
- Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
- Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
- Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
- Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
- Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment
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