Business Development Manager (Robotics)

Location: US Remote; Michigan and Ohio territory. Willingness to travel 50–70% is required, including across Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and surrounding manufacturing markets.

Annual base salary: $90,000–$110,000; OTE: $175,000–$210,000.

Company

hirify.global develops 4D Vision software, simulation and AI training tools, and turnkey bin-picking cells that help manufacturers automate bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly.

What you will do

• Identify, qualify, and close six-figure deals with automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and industrial OEMs across Michigan and Ohio.
• Build the territory from the ground up through AI-powered lead intelligence, account-based outreach, and rigorous qualification.
• Lead technical-commercial conversations with plant engineers, quality directors, automation leaders, and executive buyers.
• Develop ROI models and customized proposals that translate 4D Vision capabilities into operational value.
• Collaborate with Solutions Engineering on POC scopes, demos, proposals, and deployment planning.
• Grow strategic accounts from individual plant wins into multi-site programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of B2B business development or technical sales experience in industrial automation, machine vision, robotics, or manufacturing technology.
• Proven success building pipeline from scratch and closing long-cycle, solution-based deals with Tier 1 manufacturers or OEMs.
• Ability to engage process engineers and VP-level buyers in plant-floor and executive conversations.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams on proposals, POC designs, and system demonstrations.
• Deep familiarity with the Michigan and Ohio manufacturing landscape.
• Willingness to travel 50–70%.

Nice to have

• Direct experience selling to Tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Magna, Lear, Aptiv, BorgWarner, Martinrea, Dana, or similar companies.
• Background in machine vision, 3D vision, or robotics automation software.
• Experience using AI tools for lead generation, pipeline management, or deal forecasting.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity is provided to every employee from day one.
• Series A company with funding for product development and US market expansion.
• Fast-moving environment with open information sharing and practical sales support.
• Work contributes to faster production lines, safer factory floors, and adaptable robotic automation.