Cobot Welding Cell sales manager

Position Title: Cobot Welding Cell Sales Manager

Company: Huayan Robotics America Inc. (Wholly-owned North American subsidiary of Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co., Ltd., HKEX: 1021.HK)

Location: United States (Remote with nationwide coverage, strong preference for candidates based in the Midwest, Southeast, Great Lakes region, or Northeast industrial corridors)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: US Market Director

Date: April 2026

Huayan Robotics America Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co., Ltd. (formerly Hans Robot), a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 1021.HK). The company specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, and application of intelligent collaborative robots (Cobots).

With over 20 years of experience in core robot component development, Huayan offers the Elfin and Elfin-Pro series collaborative robots. Our Cobot Welding Cell is a flagship turnkey solution integrating the Elfin-Pro cobot, advanced welding process package, drag-to-teach programming, multi-pass welding, seam tracking, AI vision, and seamless compatibility with major welding power sources (MEGMEET, Miller, Lincoln, etc.). It delivers ±0.02mm repeatability, plug-and-play deployment, and safe human-robot collaboration, helping manufacturers rapidly upgrade from manual welding to flexible, efficient automation.

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Cobot Welding Cell Sales Manager to accelerate our growth in the North American welding automation market.

The Cobot Welding Cell Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for Huayan’s turnkey collaborative robot welding solutions across the United States. You will target manufacturers seeking to automate welding processes, drive revenue growth, build strategic partnerships, and establish Huayan as a leading provider of cobot welding solutions in North America.

This is a high-impact, autonomous role with significant earnings potential through performance-based incentives.

• Develop and execute annual sales strategies and targets for Cobot Welding Cell solutions, focusing on key manufacturing sectors (automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, general fabrication, shipbuilding, etc.).
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, needs assessment, solution design, live demonstrations, technical proposals, POC trials, and contract closure.
• Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end customers (OEMs and Tier suppliers), system integrators, distributors, and welding equipment partners.
• Understand customer welding challenges (labor shortages, quality consistency, productivity) and present customized turnkey solutions including robot, welding torch, power source, fixtures, software, training, and after-sales support.
• Collaborate with marketing to organize industry exhibitions, technical seminars, customer site visits, and promotional activities.
• Provide market intelligence, competitor insights, and customer feedback to headquarters for product localization and continuous improvement.
• Manage sales pipeline and CRM (Salesforce) with accuracy and discipline.
• Work closely with China-based technical and product teams to ensure solutions meet North American market needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Welding Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation/robotics sales experience, with at least 3 years specifically in welding robots or cobot welding solutions.
• Proven track record of selling turnkey welding automation projects (preferably $200K deals).
• Solid knowledge of welding processes (MIG/MAG, TIG, laser welding, etc.) and major welding brands (Miller, Lincoln, Fronius, MEGMEET, etc.).
• Strong technical selling skills and ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technical decision-makers, and C-level executives.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for customer visits, demos, and trade shows.
• Self-motivated with strong closing skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding-related certifications (e.g., CWI) or hands-on robotics integration experience.
• Existing customer network in North American manufacturing hubs (Midwest, Southeast, etc.).
• Familiarity with collaborative robot safety standards (ISO/TS 15066) and North American certifications (UL, CSA, etc.).

• Competitive base salary uncapped high commission structure.
• Equity incentive opportunities (publicly listed company).
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.).
• Professional training and certification support (including factory training in China).
• Flat organizational structure with direct influence on North American strategy.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing global leader in collaborative robotics and contribute to the intelligent transformation of North American manufacturing.

Please send your resume (in English), current salary expectations, and notable sales achievements/case studies to:

joelin@huayan-robotics.com

Email subject line: Cobot Welding Cell Sales Manager – [Your Full Name]

We will contact qualified candidates promptly. Huayan Robotics America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Join us in advancing collaborative robotics and shaping the future of welding automation in North America!

Huayan Robotics America Inc. – Leading Collaborative Robot Solutions

(This JD is open until the position is filled.)