Sales & BD Lead
Join Westmag as a Sales Lead to drive growth in the drone motors and robotic actuators market.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans
- Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams
- Prepare sales forecasts and analyze sales data
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of sales experience
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of the drone motor market or robotics
Nice to have
- Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
- Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools
- Established network within the drone or robotics industry
Practical constraints
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Sales & BD Lead at Westmag is tasked with driving sales growth and executing strategic plans to expand the customer base in the drone motors and robotic actuators market. This role requires a strong background in sales, particularly within the drone or robotics sectors, along with skills in team leadership and customer relationship management. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience and a proven track record of meeting sales targets. Westmag, backed by prominent investors, is focused on scaling its production capabilities to meet increasing market demand.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Westmag's careers page October 19, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Sales & BD Lead role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Westmag targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sales & BD Lead role at Westmag.
From the original posting
About Westmag
Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators. The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators. Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. For more information, visit westmag.com.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Lead to join our growing team at Westmag. The Sales Lead will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing and executing sales strategies, and leading the sales team to achieve revenue targets within the drone motors and robotic actuators market.
What you'll own
Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company sales goals and expand our customer base.
Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to improve performance and achieve targets.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with drone OEMs, robotics companies, and other key market players.
Collaborate closely with marketing, product development, and engineering teams to align sales strategies with product offerings.
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
Prepare sales forecasts, analyze sales data, and report on sales performance to senior management.
Represent Westmag at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote our products and brand.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of sales experience, preferably in the drone, robotics, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and leading successful sales teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of the drone motor market, robotics, or related technology industries.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet customers and attend industry events.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools.
Established network within the drone or robotics industry.