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Sales Manager

Overview: 

Cartken is a startup at the forefront of last-mile delivery and autonomous robotics.  Our team has more than a century of combined experience solving some of the toughest challenges in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and operations at Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.  We have robots operating around the world providing reliable and cost-effective delivery in malls, kitchens, hotels, universities, and city streets.

We’re seeking a driven Sales Manager based in  Germany (preferably Munich), to join our fast-paced startup. You’ll be managing and scaling relationships with both existing and potential clients. We’re looking for a visionary who can craft and deliver unique pitches for our autonomous robots, enabling us to establish and grow key relationships in the market.

If you are passionate about autonomous robots and eager to apply state-of-the-art technology to solve real-world problems, this is the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking a Sales Manager who thrives in a high-growth startup environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team. We’re looking for someone who will work hard, have fun, and help us make history.

‍Requirements:
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• Drive the sales of our autonomous delivery robots to automate various applicable use cases.
• Manage existing and new customers from various industries.
• Develop and support go-to-market strategies in collaboration with partners across different regions.
• Strategically expand the sales network to enhance market penetration.
• Plan and execute marketing activities to promote Cartken’s services.
• Represent Cartken at fairs, conferences, and industry events.

‍Basic Qualifications:
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• At least 5 years of professional experience in sales, preferably within the technology or robotic sector.  Sales within automotive, manufacturing, chemical and other industrial settings  is preferred.
• A degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Fluent  in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.

‍Bonus Qualifications:
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• A network in the production industry sector with experience in production and logistics automation.
• Experience developing and implementing go-to-market strategies.
• Proven track record of expanding sales networks and enhancing market penetration.
• Experience planning and executing marketing activities.
• Represent a company at fairs, conferences, and industry events.
• Ability to strategically expand the sales network and manage customer relationships.