Robotics Business Development Manager, Consumer Industries Mid-West US

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 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:Segment Manager-Consumer Industries USAIn this role, you will support proactive business development in the Consumer Industries segment. (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.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, in the Midwest US. Preferred location of candidates will be near the greater Chicagoland area.

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Responsibilities Execute a strategic go-to-market plan to grow ABB’s pipeline and convert opportunities into sales. Identify and engage with potential end users, system integrators, machine builders, and channel partners to promote ABB’s collaborative robot portfolio in the industrial and consumer electronics areas.

Collaborate closely with ABB’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 capabilit