Business Development Manager – Appliance Manufacturing Automation

We are seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth across the home appliance manufacturing sector. This is a high-impact role focused on developing new business with leading OEMs such as Whirlpool and GE Appliances. If you already have strong relationships inside appliance manufacturing plants and understand how automation projects are sold and executed, this is a rare opportunity to make an immediate mark. What You’ll DoOpen and grow strategic relationships with major appliance manufacturersIdentify and win new opportunities for automation and assembly line projectsEngage manufacturing, engineering, plant leadership, and procurement teamsBuild a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into long-term accountsRepresent innovative manufacturing solutions across multiple plants and regionsPartner internally with engineering and operations teams to deliver winning proposals Solutions You’ll SellAssembly automation (robotic cells, fastening, riveting, conveyors)Laser marking and traceability systemsElectronic board programming and validationFunctional and end-of-line testing systemsPackaging automation and end-of-line solutions What We’re Looking ForProven business development or strategic sales success in industrial automationExisting contacts within appliance manufacturers, ideally Whirlpool and/or GE AppliancesStrong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processesExperience selling capital equipment, automation systems, or engineered solutionsAbility to navigate plant, engineering, and executive stakeholdersEntrepreneurial mindset with urgency and drive Why JoinHigh-visibility growth roleImmediate impact and autonomyWork with respected OEM customersBe part of an ambitious, growth-focused team LocationMichigan or Ohio preferred. Hybrid / travel-based role.