Sales Representative – Robotics, AI & Automation

Greater Chicago Area | On-site

Starting $60K Base + Uncapped Commission

Year 1: $80K–$130K

Year 2: $200K–$400K

Robotics and Physical AI are entering one of the largest technology shifts of the next decade. The world is moving from software-only AI into machines that can see, learn, move, and perform real work in the physical world. Universities, AI labs, startups, manufacturers, and global technology companies are racing to build the next generation of robotic systems.

Trossen Robotics is already in this market.

For more than 20 years, we have built robotic platforms used by researchers, engineers, universities, AI labs, and automation teams. We are now expanding rapidly as robotics moves from research into commercial and industrial applications.

We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional with a hunter mentality — someone who is excited by robotics and AI, willing to chase cold opportunities, and motivated by building a pipeline in a market with massive upside.

This is a chance to sell innovative products, build relationships with world-class customers, and grow with a company in a market with massive upside.

• Build relationships with universities, research labs, AI companies, robotics startups, manufacturers, and enterprise R&D teams
• Use our internal lead-generation system, inbound leads, CRM tools, Linked In, and trade show contacts to identify new opportunities
• Consult with customers about their robotics, automation, machine learning, and data collection needs
• Manage sales opportunities from outreach through discovery, quoting, follow-up, and close
• Work with leadership, engineering, marketing, and customer support to help customers get the right solution
• Represent Trossen Robotics at trade shows, conferences, customer visits, and industry events
• Share customer feedback and market insights with the team as we expand into new markets

• 1–6 years of sales, business development, lead generation, or customer-facing experience
• A true sales hunter who is willing to grind, prospect, cold call, email, follow up, and push through rejection
• Someone who is not afraid to knock on doors, chase cold leads, and hunt down high-value opportunities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, organized, coachable, and comfortable managing a pipeline
• Competitive mindset with the discipline to keep working leads until they convert or clearly disqualify
• Ability to build trust with technical customers, including engineers, researchers, founders, and executives
• Willingness to learn our products and understand the basics of robotics, AI, machine learning, and automation
• Experience with CRM systems, Linked In Sales Navigator, outbound sales, trade shows, or technical sales is a plus
• Passion for robotics, AI, engineering, manufacturing, or emerging technology is a major plus
• Be part of a fast-growing company in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology
• Sell innovative robotics products that help customers solve real-world problems
• Work directly with leadership and make an immediate impact
• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Clear room to grow as we build out the sales team
• Help shape the sales process as the company scales

Trossen Robotics designs and sells robotic arms, mobile manipulation systems, machine learning hardware, data collection platforms, developer tools, and automation solutions.

Our products are used by robotics researchers, universities, AI labs, startups, manufacturers, and enterprise R&D teams building the next generation of intelligent machines.

Apply now and help Trossen Robotics build the future of automation.