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Head of Sales, Industrial Automation
Location
Texas
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Sales, Industrial Automation
Forum Ventures
• In the first three months, you'll build the pipeline and define the roadmap to closing mid-market manufacturers. • Partnering with the Founder to scope and package deals. • You’ll own the full sales cycle — from prospecting through close. • Core verticals may include palletizing, warehouse/3PL automation, and lab automation.
Job Requirements
- You've sold automation or robotics into manufacturing environments — and you understand the difference between selling technology and selling outcomes on a factory floor.
- You've worked the SI channel and know how to make partners productive, not just signed.
- You know the mid-market manufacturing world. You've sold to companies with 50–500 employees.
- You've sold through or alongside system integrators.
- You've been in automation, robotics, or adjacent industrial tech.
- You’ve likely spent 7-10+ years building trust and a reputation in the industry and have a track record in B2B sales, but please still apply if what Fexel is solving excites you.
Benefits
- A front-row seat to building with a world-class venture-backed serial founder and team of startup operators.
- Flexible arrangement - fractional with a path to full-time if it’s a great fit for both sides.
- Compensation will include a retainer, meaningful equity, and commission structure.
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