Business Development Manager

Genesis AI•San Carlos, CA

20d

About The Position

You will own the customer side of our go to market motion, from identifying design partners to driving pilots through to commercial deployment. You will work directly with early customers, shape how our robotics systems are deployed in real environments, and convert early engagements into long term partnerships. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and revenue.

Requirements

Experience working in customer facing roles within robotics, autonomy, AI, or deep technology companies
Background in customer development, solutions engineering, product strategy, technical business development, or sales
Experience owning or contributing to revenue targets, pipeline, or deal execution
Track record of closing complex or technical deals, ideally in robotics, autonomy, AI, hardware, or deep tech
Strong ability to understand complex technical systems and translate them into clear customer value
Experience working cross functionally with engineering and product teams
Experience selling into enterprise or operational environments such as manufacturing, logistics, or industrial settings
Ability to work with early adopters and shape products before full commercialization
Comfort operating in early stage environments where roles are fluid and evolving
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills

Responsibilities

Identify, engage, and develop pipeline with early design partners across industries where robotics can create meaningful impact
Build deep relationships with early adopters to understand workflows, operational constraints, and real world problems
Drive customer engagements from initial outreach through pilot, deployment, and expansion
Own pilot to production conversion, including commercial discussions and deal execution
Translate customer insights into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams
Work closely with engineering to shape product direction based on real world usage
Lead early pilot deployments and customer evaluation programs
Navigate complex technical sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
Build structured customer feedback loops that inform roadmap and prioritization
Support product demonstrations, proof of concept programs, and early customer trials
Develop use cases and deployment playbooks for robotics applications
Define pricing, packaging, and commercial structures for early deployments
Work closely with the Partnerships Lead to align ecosystem strategy with customer demand
Represent the voice of the customer internally across product, engineering, and leadership teams