Director of Sales at Scythe Robotics

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Scythe Robotics Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Autonomous Machinery, Clean TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience with 10+ years in sales or business development, ideally within the landscape industry, outdoor power equipment, or a similar B2B hardware space
  • Managing and motivating a team of sales reps with at least 5 years of experience in sales leadership
  • Advancing prospects across the entire sales cycle from sourcing to demo to close
  • Cultivating relationships with customer leadership from companies ranging from $5M - $500M in annual revenue
  • Mastery of CRM software and sales platforms (we use HubSpot) to track metrics, optimize strategy, and report progress to executive leadership
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills for both engaging and persuading prospects as well as building meaningful solutions with other Scythers

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to set the broader sales strategy that will propel Scythe to its next level of growth
  • Lead a team of outside sales reps located in priority markets and quickly scale the group to meet our ambitious targets
  • Improve and optimize the Scythe sales process, including lead qualification, product demos, and follow up campaigns and increase the sophistication of our sales metrics measurements
  • Deliver impactful pitches through site visits, remote outreach, and in-person demonstrations to showcase Scythe’s game-changing products
  • Represent Scythe at industry conferences, events, and site visits, positioning yourself as a thought leader in autonomous technology for the landscape industry
  • Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns, content, and collateral that support activity across the entire sales cycle
  • Work closely with Production and Field Operations to focus sales directives, forecast demand, and plan deployments

Skills

Sales Leadership
Sales Management
Strategic Market Development
Lead Generation
Sales Operations
Team Training
Product Demos
Conference Presentations
Sales Metrics
Marketing Collaboration

Scythe Robotics

Autonomous mowers for commercial landscaping

About Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics operates in the commercial landscaping market, providing an autonomous solution for lawn care with its main product, the M.52 mower. This machine can mow lawns on its own, allowing human workers to focus on other maintenance tasks. The M.52 is battery-powered, which means it runs quietly and produces no gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. Scythe Robotics targets commercial clients like property management companies and municipalities, and it uses a subscription model where clients only pay for the mower when it is in use. This aligns the company's success with the efficiency of its clients. Unlike competitors, Scythe Robotics emphasizes sustainability and a customer-focused approach, which has attracted significant venture capital support. The goal of Scythe Robotics is to enhance the efficiency of lawn care while promoting green technology in the landscaping industry.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$59.5MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Energy, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Adoption of NACS may lead to compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.
Rapid expansion could strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.
Reliance on Tesla-like vision technology may expose Scythe to patent risks.

Differentiation

Scythe Robotics offers autonomous mowers, reducing labor needs in commercial landscaping.
The M.52 mower is battery-powered, eliminating emissions and reducing noise pollution.
Scythe's subscription model aligns company success with client growth and efficiency.

Upsides

Integration of NACS charging standard aligns with major automotive trends.
Expansion of production facility indicates strong demand for the M.52 mower.
New mobile app enhances customer satisfaction with deeper mower performance insights.

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