Business Development Manager – Robotics & Electric Vehicles

Location:

• Bay Area, CA

• Hybrid (Field / customer-facing)

• Travel is required (20-40%), including various sites in the Bay Area and 2-3 trips to China per year.

About the Company:

Our client is a leader in developing, manufacturing and selling precision electronic parts in the consumer electronics industry, driving innovation in automation, sustainable mobility, and next-generation technologies. The company is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Business Development Manager to expand their presence in the robotics and electric vehicle (EV) markets.

Position Overview:

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for establishing, growing and managing strategic partnerships in humanoid-robotics and EV sectors. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or robotics engineering and paired with proven experience in business development or technical sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in robotics automation and EV technology markets.

• Prepare proposals, presentations, and contracts for potential clients and partners.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key industry stakeholders.

• Cross-border coordination and collaboration with Chinese and U.S. engineering teams.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategy.

• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events.

• Provide feedback to R&D teams for product development and improvements.

• Report directly to the President of the company.

Qualifications:

• Relevant background in engineering, robotics, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or product management within robotics, EV, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of robotics systems, artificial nervous systems, new energy vehicles, electric drivetrain, battery technologies, manufacturing process and automation platforms.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Able to capture customer intelligence and clearly represent company’s technical capabilities to potential customers.

• Strong executive communication, account planning, and data-driven decision making. Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close high-value deals.

• Familiarity with CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is preferred.

• Mandarin Chinese proficiency required for regular reporting and collaboration with China engineering teams.

• Acute responsiveness across time zones, able to coordinate meetings and introductions with China-based leadership despite time differences.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for now and in the future (requires no sponsorship).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 10 personal days off per annum.

• Professional development and training opportunities.