Business Development Manager
Burlingame Full-time Manager Business Development
At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Sigma Design. Burlingame · full-time.
In listing Business Development Manager salary
RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityManager
LocationBurlingame
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build new sales opportunities across your region, concentrating on GSE, data center infrastructure, semiconductor Sub-Fab and humanoid robotics work
- Use consultative customer conversations to uncover business needs, challenges, plans and priorities
- Meet prospective customers at industry events and conferences to develop leads and deepen your sector knowledge
- Work with Applications Engineering to shape customer requirements, prepare and present proposals, and win business
- Handle prospecting calls, CRM upkeep and follow-up while observing policies for safeguarding sensitive information
What you bring
- At least five years in field sales, ideally selling product design or engineering services
- A technical or engineering bachelor's degree, or equivalent, is preferred
- You can build and sustain business relationships, and present to decision-makers from engineering managers through C-level executives
- Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to work effectively across teams
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced field seller who can cover the Bay Area and develop opportunities in the named technical sectors. You'll work hybrid from Burlingame, Monday through Friday on a day shift, with occasional travel for events. A post-offer background verification is required.
From the employer
Business Development Manager
(Hybrid - Bay Area, CA)
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
Primary Function:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) sells the entire range of Sigma Design services, with a primary focus on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Sub-Fab (semiconductor), and Humanoid Robotics Testing & Development (HRTD).
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to travel for events such as tradeshows.
(Hybrid - Bay Area, CA)
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $116,000 and $144,000 annually, with the full range extending to $172,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
- This position will be Hybrid, based out Burlingame CA
- Monday - Friday, Day Shift
- Travel Required
Primary Function:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) sells the entire range of Sigma Design services, with a primary focus on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Sub-Fab (semiconductor), and Humanoid Robotics Testing & Development (HRTD).
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Create opportunities through market expansion activities in the assigned region, with a focus on the industries listed above.
- Collaborate with customers through a strategic and consultative sales approach to understand their business needs, issues, strategies, and priorities.
- Attend networking events, tradeshows, and conferences in order to generate leads and become an industry expert.
- Assist the Applications Engineering team with defining customer requirements, developing and presenting proposals, and closing the opportunity.
- Perform standard business development activities (cold calling, CRM maintenance, client follow-up, etc.)
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- BA/BS Degree (or equivalent) in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of field sales experience, preferably in the product design/engineering industry.
- Knowledge and/or networks in GSE, DCIM, Sub-Fab, and HRTD strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to network, develop and maintain business relationships.
- Experience giving presentations to key decision makers from engineering managers to C-level executives.
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values.
- Pass a post-offer background verification
Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to travel for events such as tradeshows.
SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer