Senior Manager of Business Development - Japan

About the role

Senior Manager of Business Development - Japan Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Business Development leader to drive our growth in industrial automation, precision manufacturing, and factory automation markets. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in laser displacement technology and high-precision sensing solutions for industrial applications. You will define market strategies, build key partnerships, and drive product adoption, working closely with engineering, sales, and marketing teams. What you'll be doing: • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Aeva’s laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions in industrial automation. • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and key industry players. • Lead business development efforts to expand Aeva’s presence in manufacturing, robotics, and industrial automation sectors. • Responsible for sales and business development of new products to large-scale commercial orders. • Shape product positioning and messaging to effectively communicate Aeva’s value proposition in precision measurement and automation. • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define customer needs, market requirements, and product roadmaps. • Represent Aeva at industry conferences and trade shows, positioning the company as a leader in high-precision sensing technology. • Secure and develop customer relationships successfully to production. What you'll have: • Deep technical understanding of laser displacement sensors, LiDAR, 3D camera, line-scanner, and other high-precision measurement technologies used in manufacturing and robotics. • Well connected in the industrial automation market • Proven track record of developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies for high-tech industrial products. • Strong network within industrial automation, factory automation, and high-precision measurement industries. • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and product management teams. • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders. • Background in optics, photonics, or semiconductor-based sensing technologies. • Prior experience working with robotics, metrology, or machine vision companies. • Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth startup environment. • Technical degree (Physics, Engineering, or related) with an MBA preferred. Application for Senior Manager of Business Development - Japan successfully submitted! Apply for Senior Manager of Business Development - Japan