Commercial Operations Analyst at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field (MBA or business specialization an asset)
  • 1–3 years of experience in business analysis, commercial operations, or consulting
  • Understanding of basic business development or account management workflows
  • Comfortable handling data, documentation, and structured reporting
  • Familiarity with CRM or ERP systems (NetSuite, HubSpot, or similar)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Curiosity about advanced technology, AI, and robotics is essential
  • Highly organized, methodical, and self-driven
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and documentation skills
  • Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in fast-changing environments
  • Proactive and accountable, with a collaborative team-first mindset
  • Curious about how technology creates value for real-world customers
  • Detail-oriented and thorough in documentation and analysis
  • Enthusiastic about learning the commercial side of deep technology
  • Confident engaging with external partners while representing the company’s mission
  • Able to translate complex information into clear insights and next steps
  • Motivated by contributing to an organization that’s redefining how machines think and act

Responsibilities

  • Qualify and filter inbound commercial inquiries with clarity and professionalism
  • Prepare concise customer profiles and maintain a centralized commercial database (Single Source of Truth)
  • Conduct and document introductory customer calls, summarizing objectives and potential use cases
  • Support use case discovery and documentation in alignment with product and deployment teams
  • Perform high-level business case, market, and growth analyses to support opportunity assessment
  • Coordinate internal alignment across commercial, product, and engineering stakeholders
  • Assist with preparation of presentation materials and reports for both internal and external audiences
  • Demonstrate consistent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through on assigned commercial activities

Skills

Business Analysis
Commercial Operations
Account Management
Data Management
Market Analysis
Business Case Analysis
Stakeholder Coordination
Customer Profiling
Use Case Documentation
Presentation Preparation

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$86.1MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Wellness programs
Stock options
PTO
Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.
Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.
Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.
Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.
Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.
Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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