Business Development Manager
Emerson· Industrial Automation· Oct 19, 2026 · 8d ago
United States
Full-time
Manager
$110K–$150K est.
Job description
If you are a sales professional or business development manager looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will drive growth with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across North America by identifying strategic market opportunities, developing key customer relationships, and creating scalable pathways for adoption of Emerson Measurement Solutions. Working closely with sales, product management, application engineering, industry leaders, and channel partners, you will help influence equipment specifications, build long-term partnerships, and accelerate business growth across a diverse range of industrial markets. This is a field-based position within the United States with flexibility on location, provided you are near a major airport.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Develop and execute the North America OEM growth strategy, including market segmentation, target account selection, customer engagement plans, and measurable growth objectives.
• Identify, acquire, and grow strategic OEM accounts by leading complex business development opportunities from initial discovery through commercial alignment, agreement execution, and successful implementation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with engineering, operations, supply chain, commercial, and executive stakeholders while positioning Emerson Measurement Solutions within OEM equipment architectures, standard designs, and repeatable platforms.
• Create and execute strategic account plans that drive design wins, specifications, preferred supplier positions, long-term agreements, and sustainable business growth.
• Collaborate across sales, industry business development, project pursuit, product management, application engineering, and channel teams to align OEM strategies with end-user demand and capital project opportunities.
• Strengthen organizational OEM selling capabilities by sharing best practices, supporting strategic pursuits, and helping drive consistent account planning and execution across North America.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, emerging applications, and customer needs while maintaining disciplined opportunity management, forecasting, business reviews, and representation of Emerson at customer meetings, industry events, and trade conferences.
Who You Are:
You anticipate customer needs and translate market insights into effective business strategies. You build strong networks and partnerships that support shared success across diverse teams and stakeholders. You communicate a compelling vision, adapt your approach to different audiences and situations, and foster collaboration to achieve business objectives. You consistently deliver results by balancing strategic thinking with disciplined execution, informed decision-making, and accountability for outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field or related
• Four (4) years of industry experience; two (2) in sales or marketing
• Willingness to travel 60%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
• Knowledge of OEM, packaged equipment, skid fabrication, system integration, or engineering-focused business environments
• Technical sales experience with flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical, wireless, or broader industrial automation technologies
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to enter and do walk-throughs of industrial work sites
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the annual pay range for this role is $125,00 - $180,000, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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If you are a sales professional or business development manager looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will drive growth with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across North America by identifying strategic market opportunities, developing key customer relationships, and creating scalable pathways for adoption of Emerson Measurement Solutions. Working closely with sales, product management, application engineering, industry leaders, and channel partners, you will help influence equipment specifications, build long-term partnerships, and accelerate business growth across a diverse range of industrial markets. This is a field-based position within the United States with flexibility on location, provided you are near a major airport.
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