Apera AI
Senior Business Development Manager
$110K–$240K
Michigan +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 18, 2026
- Location
- Michigan
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of B2B sales experience; the posting also describes 5+ years of success in B2B technical sales.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical field, or a background in technical sales with a non-technical degree.
About the job
Leads commercial growth in US automotive and manufacturing markets by selling Apera AI’s robotic vision solutions and developing customer and partner relationships.
What you'll do
- Develop new business relationships with end users, OEMs, integrators, and distribution partners; generate qualified leads and manage the sales pipeline.
- Present solutions based on customer requirements and coordinate with the applications team on the best fit.
- Manage customer relationships and grow strategic accounts and partnerships.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of B2B sales experience building and expanding a client base in manufacturing automation or related industries.
- Strong, consistent record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.
- Experience developing and leading a sales project or initiative within a team.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical field, or technical sales background with a non-technical degree.
Nice to have
- Experience selling robotics, machine vision, or complex automation systems.
- Recognized sales acumen and ability to positively impact company culture.
Pay
$110,000 to $120,000 USD (base salary); $220,000 to $240,000 USD per year (OTE)
Tools
Vue, Forge, VuePod, 4D Vision
AI focus
Sells AI-driven robotic vision solutions for factory automation, including bin picking, assembly, sorting, and packaging.
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