Account & Business Development Manager - Eastern Europe

Mecademic develops compact, precise, and innovative robotic automation solutions for the electronics and life sciences sectors. Our ultra-compact robotic arms are used worldwide by OEMs, system integrators, and end-users for tasks requiring precision and reliability in automation.

Your Role We are seeking a results-driven Account & Business Development Manager to spearhead our growth in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market, specifically focusing on Poland, the Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, and Baltic countries. The role involves a strategic balance of recruiting and growing key machine builders, integrators and OEM accounts while actively driving new end‑user (manufacturers) business through strategic prospecting and sales initiatives.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Business Development: identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities and develop the partners network within the designated territory
• Key Account Management: nurture and expand relationships with existing and new key accounts
• Sales Strategy: develop and execute a sales strategy and action plan to achieve sales targets
• Negotiation & Closing: lead contract negotiations, prepare proposals, and close sales deals, ensuring profitability and legal compliance.
• Market Intelligence: serve as the regional expert, monitor market trends, and customer needs to inform product and sales strategies.
• Reporting: maintain accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline information, activities, and forecasts in the CRM system.

Your Profile

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field, and have confirmed experience (3 to 5 years) in a similar role, ideally in automation, robotics or related industrial technology sector.

Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Polish, Czech, and German is a significant advantage for daily client communication.

Your Technical Skills

• Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for B2B executives
• Proficient user of CRM software for pipeline management and accurate forecasting
• Proven success in managing and growing relationships with large industrial customers
• Technical knowledge of robots or automation systems
• Proven understanding of the Eastern Europe business environment and cultural nuances is highly desirable
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently in a remote setting

Job Conditions

• Full-time permanent remote position, to be filled as soon as possible
• Compensation based on profile and experience. This is a commission based position.
• Requires living in Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Germany) and having a valid work permit

Why Mecademic?

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. At Mecademic, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automation in the Midwest and beyond, with the opportunity to manage some of the regions largest and most important industrial accounts.