Physical AI Ecosystem Sales Manager - AME

At Robotiq, our mission is clear: Free human hands from repetitive tasks.

We help manufacturers and robotics innovators deploy automation faster.

As Physical AI accelerates the convergence of robotics, AI, simulation, and autonomous learning, robotic manipulation is becoming a critical part of how intelligent systems interact with the real world.

Robotiq’s end-of-arm tooling and manipulation solutions are already trusted by some of the world’s most advanced robotics teams, researchers, and innovators. We are expanding our presence within the Physical AI ecosystem and looking for someone who can help strengthen our influence, relevance, and commercial impact across this fast-evolving market.

ROLE OVERVIEW :

The Physical AI Ecosystem Sales Manager - AME is responsible for developing Robotiq’s presence and business within the emerging Physical AI ecosystem across the AME region. This role focuses on strategic engagement with AI labs, robotics research institutions, universities, humanoid robotics companies, advanced robotics startups, and software or platform providers involved in robot learning, simulation, and AI model development.

The objective is to build trusted relationships with the organizations shaping the future of intelligent robotics, understand their technical and innovation environments, and help position Robotiq as a valuable partner in robotic manipulation and real-world interaction. This is not a high-volume transactional sales role. It is a strategic business development role focused on long-term influence, ecosystem positioning, technical credibility, and the conversion of emerging opportunities into sustainable business.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE :

Increased Robotiq visibility, credibility, and revenue within the Physical AI ecosystem in AME

Development of strategic relationships with high-potential accounts and industry influencers

Creation and advancement of qualified Physical AI opportunities

Ability to engage technical stakeholders and influence adoption decisions

Identification of long-term strategic account potential and partnership opportunities

Strong pipeline visibility, CRM discipline, and forecast accuracy

Contribution to Robotiq’s market understanding, positioning, and go-to-market approach in Physical AI

Effective collaboration across sales, marketing, product management, applications, and leadership teams

MEANINGFUL RESPONSIBILITIES  :

Develop and execute Robotiq’s Physical AI business development strategy across the AME region

Identify, prioritize, and develop relationships with high-potential organizations in AI, robotics, simulation, and humanoid robotics

Generate, qualify, and advance strategic opportunities within targeted accounts

Understand customer development environments and identify how Robotiq solutions can support robotic manipulation, experimentation, data quality, flexibility, and deployment

Engage technical and business stakeholders through consultative and value-driven conversations

Maintain strong CRM discipline, opportunity documentation, and forecast visibility

Work cross-functionally with marketing, applications, product management, and leadership to strengthen Robotiq’s positioning within the Physical AI ecosystem

Contribute market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to help refine Robotiq’s strategy and targeting approach

Represent Robotiq within key technical and innovation communities through events, partnerships, and ecosystem engagement

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

MBA, MSc, or PhD is considered an asset

Strategic and curious business developer who enjoys building new markets and relationships

Comfortable engaging highly technical teams while maintaining strong commercial judgment

Strong hunter mindset with the ability to create opportunities in emerging and ambiguous markets

Able to build credibility with researchers, developers, engineers, and innovation leaders

Skilled at navigating long-term, consultative, multi-stakeholder sales environments

Organized and disciplined in execution, follow-up, and CRM management

Comfortable balancing immediate commercial opportunities with long-term strategic value

Collaborative and effective across technical, product, marketing, and commercial teams

Motivated by technology, innovation, and the future of intelligent robotics

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

4+ years in business development, strategic sales, or ecosystem development within robotics, AI, automation, developer platforms, or advanced technology environments

Experience working with innovation-driven organizations such as AI labs, robotics companies, research institutions, universities, or advanced technology startups

Exposure to robotics, manipulation, sensing, simulation, automation, developer tools, or AI-related technologies is strongly preferred

Proven ability to engage technical stakeholders and navigate consultative sales cycles

Experience managing pipelines, forecasts, and CRM processes

Familiarity with the Physical AI, robotics, or humanoid robotics ecosystem in AME is a strong asset

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

Willingness to travel across AME for customer engagement, events, and strategic business development activities

Ability to operate effectively across time zones and within a global organization

High level of autonomy, ownership, and accountability

Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset

WHY JOINING FORCES WITH THE ROBOTIQ TEAM?

Robotiq shines with its human-centered culture, transparent communications, the sharing of information and expertise as well as the strong spirit of collaboration that is felt throughout the company!

What sets Robotiq apart even more :

A noble and inspiring mission: to free human hands from repetitive tasks;

Stimulating challenges within a high-tech organization;

Corporate philosophy based on collaboration and transparency of communications;

Flexible working hours and Holidays (according to local regulations), both for vacations and time management, for a true work/life balance;

Management based on autonomy and both collective and individual objectives;

Challenges of robotics, innovation, and international growth.

We will be delighted to make your acquaintance!