Business Development Manager in Morrisville, North Carolina at Solara Solutions, LLC

We’re growing—and we’re looking for someone to grow with us.

Join us at the forefront of industrial automation, where your ability to build relationships and identify opportunities helps drive real impact. As a Business Development Manager, you won’t just sell solutions, you’ll help define them.

You’ll work closely with customers to understand their technical and commercial needs, then partner with our engineering team to deliver tailored automation solutions. From first conversation through project delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping customer success and company growth.

We’re growing fast, and this role is ideal for someone who wants to grow alongside us. If you’re driven, proactive, and thrive in a customer-facing environment, this is your opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

What we’re looking for:

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

· 3+ Years of experience in business development, technical sales, or account management in automation, machinery, or manufacturing

· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders

· Proven ability to generate leads and build a sales pipeline

· Self-starter with a proactive, can-do mindset

Desired

· Experience working with custom automation or engineered-to-order solutions

· Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams to develop technical proposals

What you’ll do:

· Define and execute a business development plan to drive new customer growth

· Establish new contacts and visit prospective clients to introduce AAE capabilities

· Actively generate leads and build a strong sales pipeline

· Meet with customers to understand their technical and commercial requirement and translate needs into clear opportunities for AAE solutions

· Work closely with engineering to answer customer questions and develop effective solutions

· Support the creation of proposals aligned with customer needs, timelines, and budgets

· Maintain strong relationships throughout the full project lifecycle , from initial engagement through project delivery, in collaboration with the project team.

· Partner with project team to ensure alignment from initial engagement through delivery

Employee Benefits at AAE North America

At AAE North America, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being, security, and growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits

· Base Salary + Variable Commission

· Vehicle Allowance + Fuel Card

· Health Coverage – Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance to keep you and your family healthy.

· Short-Term Disability - Company-paid gap coverage

· Life Insurance – Company-provided life insurance for additional financial protection.

· 401(k) Plan – With employee contributions to help you build long-term financial security.

· Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible paid time off to recharge and take care of personal needs.

· Holiday Pay – Paid company holidays throughout the year.

About AAE North America

AAE North America is a family-owned technology company headquartered in the Netherlands, known globally for innovation, precision, and a people-first culture. Based in Morrisville, NC, we design and build advanced automation solutions for high-tech industries.

We don’t build standard machines. We create custom solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver real results for our customers.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for driven individuals who want to grow with us, build lasting relationships, and be part of something meaningful.