Location:
Based anywhere in our Midwest sales territory (IA, NE, KS, MO, S. IL, SD)
Job Summary:
Ramco Innovations is hiring a Business Development & Product Manager to lead growth in our pneumatic automation solutions—especially our expanding relationship with SMC, the global leader in pneumatics. This role combines business development, technical consulting, and product leadership to help customers solve problems, improve systems, and adopt cutting-edge automation.
You’ll work closely with our sales, engineering, and vendor teams to build strategies, support applications, and drive adoption of pneumatic and electric solutions across the territory. Location: Based anywhere in our Midwest sales territory (IA, NE, KS, MO, S. IL, SD)
Company Vision:
Ramco will be a place where passionate employees collaborate and commit to providing our clients with excellent automation solutions. We will be a consultant and partner to our clients by putting them first, bringing value to their organization, and customizing our service to their needs. We will deliver value-based solutions by utilizing premier products and the knowledge and expertise of our employees. We will stay on the cutting-edge of technology and educate our clients. We will define excellence as an automation solutions provider.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Identify and pursue new business across OEMs, end users, and integrators
- Act as a technical expert on SMC pneumatics and related automation products
- Support application design, product configuration, and troubleshooting
- Deliver training and demos for customers and internal teams
- Collaborate with sales, vendor partners, and internal teams at our West Des Moines HQ to align strategies and stay connected to product and customer initiatives
- Work closely with our Enhanced Services department on valve assembly projects, including design consultation, quoting assistance, and ensuring customer specifications are met
- Travel regularly throughout the territory, primarily by car
- Most trips will be local or regional day visits.
- Some overnight travel will be required for customer visits, factory training, or key event
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience in technical sales, product support, or automation engineering
- Strong understanding of pneumatic systems and components
- Familiarity with SMC products is a plus
- Confident communicator with engineers and business leaders alike
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage your own time and pipeline
- Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or relevant experience preferred
About Sukup Innovations:
Sukup Innovations is a dynamic platform company driving innovation across automation, technology, and entrepreneurship through its family of businesses including Ramco Innovations, Maple Studios, and Synk. Partnering with industry leaders like SMC, we deliver expert solutions that address real-world challenges. Our collaborative culture fosters passionate employees who are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the automation industry and beyond.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
It is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.
In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required.
