Business Development Manager – Global CNC Machine Tending Segment
Location: Odense, Denmark
Department: Sales
You will be part of a dynamic and ambitious company with a bold vision. In this role, you will drive market development and revenue growth for OnRobot’s CNC machine tending portfolio. This is through distributors, system integrators, machine tool builders, robot OEMs, and end users. Your mission is to expand partner capability and build a high-quality pipeline of CNC automation projects where OnRobot’s tools are specified and deployed.
This role is based at our HQ in Odense, Denmark.
Your Key Responsibilities
Find, contact, and qualify new partner opportunities for developing standard CNC machine tending solutions using OnRobot products.
Structure, negotiate, and close frame purchasing agreements creating long-term order pipeline.
Find, contact, and qualify new sales opportunities with manufacturers in key markets doing CNC Machining.
Value pitch/sell to production and factory managers.
Provide routine follow-up reports to the manager, including plans, qualified leads, pipeline updates, etc.
Organize schedule and activities in a clear and structured manner.
Facilitate co-visits with distribution partners.
Capture customer needs and shop-floor realities (e.g., part handling, changeovers, productivity goals) and share insights with internal teams.
Represent OnRobot at exhibitions, open houses, and customer events to raise visibility and generate new business.
Work with partners and internal teams to ensure smooth deployments and long-term satisfaction.
Profile & Requirements
5+ years of business development, technical sales, or application engineering within automation, robotics, or CNC machining.
Solid understanding of CNC machining application flows and how automation tools can improve productivity and reduce downtime.
Demonstrated ability to grow business through partners: recruiting, enabling, and building repeatable offerings.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, able to work with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
Self-starter with high energy and focus on results; thrives in an international, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50–70%).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
Professional proficiency in English; other languages are a plus.
Why Join OnRobot?
You are offered a possibility to enter the Cobot-industry and be part of an ambitious start-up environment. The goals are well defined and OnRobot has a clear focus on executing plans, changing direction if it supports the goal and attracting people with energetic executing skills.
OnRobot was founded with the mission of breaking down automation barriers and bringing the benefits of robotic automation to manufacturers of all sizes.
Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, and with offices spread across the globe, OnRobot is the world’s leading provider of hardware and software solutions for collaborative applications. All offerings are based on the same ‘One System, Zero Complexity’ platform, delivering a unified experience across all major robot brands.
OnRobot’s products and solutions are provided through more than 700 distribution and system integration partners, and used in many different industries. They make it easier and faster to automate tasks such as palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, pick and place, sanding, screwdriving, and many more.
Our solutions help small and mid-sized manufacturers optimize their processes and grow their businesses with greater flexibility, higher output and improved quality. We ensure same-day installation of complete robotic solutions, regardless of the robot brand, empowering manufacturers to take control of their automation journey and allowing for swift redeployment when production requirements change.
If you want to be a key part of the team, please send your CV to hr@onrobot.com with " Business Development Manager – CNC Machine Tending " in the headline.