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About the role
Drive U.S. Smart Vending commercialization by converting qualified opportunities into 3–4 successful pilot customers and validating customer demand, business requirements, and measurable success criteria. All employees are expected to maintain and contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS).
What they're looking for
- Ability to work in both office and customer-site environments, including manufacturing and industrial facilities, as required to support Smart Vending pilots and customer operations
- Ability to attend customer meetings, pilot installations, operational reviews, trade shows, demonstrations, and other business-related activities as required
- Ability to use standard office equipment and computer systems for extended periods as part of normal business activities
- Ability to perform routine on-site observation and operational support related to Smart Vending pilots and deployments
- Ability to travel within the United States as required to support customer meetings, Smart Vending pilot activities, site visits, trade shows, demonstrations, operational reviews, and business-development activities
More about this role
MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
The Smart Vending Business Development & Operations Manager leads the U.S. commercialization and scale-up of MISUMI’s Smart Vending business. The role is responsible for validating customer demand, converting qualified opportunities into successful pilot programs, and building a scalable, low-touch operating model that supports profitable long-term growth.
Through the March 2027 Go / No-Go decision, this position serves as the primary customer-facing coordinator across Sales, Product Management, IT, Customer Service, suppliers, and external service partners, ensuring that pilot requirements, customer feedback, operational readiness, and business economics are fully validated.
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