Sales Manager (AI Robotics)

Location: Hybrid in the Stuttgart area, based at Schockenriedstr. 17; approximately 50% on-the-road travel for customer visits is required.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotics technology that enables robots to sense, reason, and act in warehouses, factories, and other industrial environments.

What you will do

• Identify and develop new market segments and business opportunities in Fashion, General Merchandise, E-Grocery, and 3PL.
• Design and execute go-to-market and market-entry strategies with management.
• Manage the customer journey from initial contact and negotiations through contract signing and go-live.
• Build and develop a high-performing sales team and establish efficient processes.
• Collaborate with Solutions Design and Operations to create tailored customer solutions.
• Visit customers regularly to build long-term partnerships; approximately 50% travel is required.

Requirements

• Proven success developing and implementing market-entry strategies.
• Experience in a fast-growing company or scale-up environment.
• Strong communication, customer-understanding, and negotiation skills.
• Experience building teams, processes, and efficient ways of working.
• Strong command of German and English is required.
• Experience or contacts in logistics or industrial sectors, plus an engineering background or affinity for technical products, are valuable for the role.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with remote or hybrid work from the Stuttgart area.
• Company car and Wellpass gym membership.
• Open corporate culture and a motivated team.
• Competitive salary with attractive bonus options.
• Career development opportunities within a growing scale-up and robotics industry.

Hiring process

• Short take-home assignment with clear instructions and a deadline.
• Cultural fit interview followed by a technical fit interview.
• On-site office visit with the team and a founder, including collaboration on a role-relevant challenge.