Robotics Sales Manager (France & Benelux)

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference

What You’ll Do

• You drive sales of all Vention’s solutions in a specific territory (France/Benelux), with particular focus on applications and complex projects
• You develop further a customer focused network of channel partners, including onboarding and continuous management of the relationship
• You will own and drive all aspects of the deals assigned to you from prospecting (Inbound / outbound), qualifying, building proposals and closing stages of an opportunity. 
• You will lead project discoveries for qualified Automation projects and act as the main point of contact for these projects.
• You will maximize assigned territory and help grow sales within territory 
• You will excel in coordinating the work with Vention Application Engineers as well as the Applications and Deployment teams to manage the development of projects 
• You collaborate with the company senior executives, applications, deployment and automation teams to develop and productize applications
• You train and educate members of the Vention sales teams on technical selling of application products
• Traveling : 30% of the time

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

• You bring 5+ years experience in automation, or robotics sales
• You preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering
• Fluent in French and English (written & spoken)
• You have strong communication skills and at ease presenting to clients
• You combine business and technical acumen with a strong focus on customer success
• You showed the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• You have a deep interest in innovation, robotics and AI

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Be part of our growth journey – with real opportunities for advancement and career development.
• Hybrid Work: Take advantage of our hybrid work model, with the option to work from home on selected days each week.
• Team Events: Regular team events that promote collaboration and strengthen team spirit.
• Central Location: Our office is located in the heart of Berlin – easily accessible and surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and shops.

Benefits:

• Choice between a subsidized public transport (ÖPNV) ticket or digital shopping vouchers
• Optional participation in our company pension plan (bAV)
• Community Engagement: Two paid days per year for volunteer work – so you can give something back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.