Industrial Automation Sales Market Leader (Life Sciences)

Koops Automation Systems
Holland, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

We're looking for a strategic business development professional to build relationships, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and expand our presence in the life sciences industry. You'll collaborate with engineering, operations, and executive teams to deliver custom automation solutions that improve productivity, quality, and compliance.

What You Will Do

You'll develop and execute a strategic growth plan, build and own relationships with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, identify and convert high-value automation opportunities, and lead complex sales pursuits.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and taking ownership of strategic customer growth. You'll have the opportunity to shape one of our fastest-growing strategic markets while working with an employee-owned team.

Requirements

  • Proven success selling $10M+ annually in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing industry
  • Proven success developing new business and growing strategic customer accounts
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Experience with GMP, FDA regulations, validation, and regulated manufacturing environments
  • Experience selling or supporting automation, robotics, capital equipment, or manufacturing solutions preferred
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and executive teams
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
  • Existing network within the life sciences industry preferred

Benefits

  • Retirement Benefits – ESOP & 401(k) Match
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Compensation structure designed to reward high performers
  • An encouraging, team-focused culture
  • A team that promotes professional and personal growth
  • And much more!
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