Sales Development Representative
Trossen Robotics, Chicago, IL, United States
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$75,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Trossen Robotics Sales Development Representative - Research Robotics & Automation Starting $60K Base + Uncapped Commission ($15K Guaranteed first year commission) Estimated total compensation Year 1 - $80 - $130K ($15K Guaranteed first year commission) Year 2 - $200K - $400K Ready to build our sales pipeline while shaping the future of robotics technology? We're seeking a
Sales Development Representative
to drive pipeline growth for our robotic machine learning and automation solutions. You'll generate and qualify leads across the entire funnel while gathering critical market insights that will directly influence our product development. This is a growth position. We are looking for people who want to promote upwards and grow with the company. We are just starting to build the sales team and are looking for people who want to help build a team, not just pound the phones. Help us define the sales roles, then start hiring the next wave of people as your position grows with the division. Robotics is the next wave of automation which will change everything we know. Trossen robotics is an established leader in the research field and we are leveraging our position to transition into industrial and commercial markets next. There is no ceiling to how large this will all go with the right team. What You'll Do: Generate pipeline:
Cold outreach, inbound lead qualification, and nurturing prospects Conduct discovery conversations with researchers, engineers, and industrial customers Document market intelligence:
Customer needs, objections, and feature requests for product team Schedule qualified meetings and demos & get early experience selling alongside Account Executives Maintain post-handoff communication to gather customer success insights Support trade shows and customer events for lead generation What We're Looking For: 1-5 years
sales, business development, or customer-facing experience Strong communication skills and curiosity about technical products Experience with CRM systems (Nutshell, Hubspot etc.) and LinkedIn Sales Navigator Self-motivated with ability to work independently and build processes Comfortable engaging with technical audiences (engineers, researchers) Open to occasional travel for trade shows and events Our Products & Market: What we sell:
Robotic hardware, ML systems, and dexterous task automation Target customers:
R&D labs, universities, data labeling companies, manufacturing Our advantage:
US-based design/assembly, lifetime support, affordable innovation, established market leaders already in all the top schools and research labs Success Metrics: Generate 15-25 qualified opportunities monthly Achieve 85%+ lead acceptance rate from sales team Improve overall lead-to-win conversion above 30% Maintain clean CRM data and consistent activity levels Why You'll Love It Here: Compensation:
$60K base + uncapped commission potential Career Growth:
Clear path to Account Executive with full sales cycle responsibility Innovation:
Work with cutting-edge robotics and AI technology Impact:
Your market insights directly influence product development roadmap Culture:
Easy-going, collaborative, experimental, transparent team environment Perfect For: An
ambitious SDR
who wants more than just lead generation—someone excited to
understand customer needs deeply , contribute to product strategy, and build pipeline in the rapidly growing robotics automation market. Ready to accelerate your sales career while helping revolutionize automation?
Join us as we expand from R&D customers into industrial and manufacturing markets. Apply now! Trossen Robotics is a leading provider of affordable and versatile robotic platforms designed to accelerate innovation in research and industry. Specializing in advanced robotic arms and AI-driven hardware solutions, we equip organizations—from global institutions like
Google DeepMind and Stanford
to innovative startups—with powerful tools for machine learning, data collection, and automation. With
20+ years of experience
and US-based design and assembly, we're committed to fostering collaboration through customized solutions and
lifetime support . Equal Opportunity Employer | Trossen Robotics | www.trossenrobotics.com Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Higher Education, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trossen Robotics by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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$75,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Trossen Robotics Sales Development Representative - Research Robotics & Automation Starting $60K Base + Uncapped Commission ($15K Guaranteed first year commission) Estimated total compensation Year 1 - $80 - $130K ($15K Guaranteed first year commission) Year 2 - $200K - $400K Ready to build our sales pipeline while shaping the future of robotics technology? We're seeking a
Sales Development Representative
to drive pipeline growth for our robotic machine learning and automation solutions. You'll generate and qualify leads across the entire funnel while gathering critical market insights that will directly influence our product development. This is a growth position. We are looking for people who want to promote upwards and grow with the company. We are just starting to build the sales team and are looking for people who want to help build a team, not just pound the phones. Help us define the sales roles, then start hiring the next wave of people as your position grows with the division. Robotics is the next wave of automation which will change everything we know. Trossen robotics is an established leader in the research field and we are leveraging our position to transition into industrial and commercial markets next. There is no ceiling to how large this will all go with the right team. What You'll Do: Generate pipeline:
Cold outreach, inbound lead qualification, and nurturing prospects Conduct discovery conversations with researchers, engineers, and industrial customers Document market intelligence:
Customer needs, objections, and feature requests for product team Schedule qualified meetings and demos & get early experience selling alongside Account Executives Maintain post-handoff communication to gather customer success insights Support trade shows and customer events for lead generation What We're Looking For: 1-5 years
sales, business development, or customer-facing experience Strong communication skills and curiosity about technical products Experience with CRM systems (Nutshell, Hubspot etc.) and LinkedIn Sales Navigator Self-motivated with ability to work independently and build processes Comfortable engaging with technical audiences (engineers, researchers) Open to occasional travel for trade shows and events Our Products & Market: What we sell:
Robotic hardware, ML systems, and dexterous task automation Target customers:
R&D labs, universities, data labeling companies, manufacturing Our advantage:
US-based design/assembly, lifetime support, affordable innovation, established market leaders already in all the top schools and research labs Success Metrics: Generate 15-25 qualified opportunities monthly Achieve 85%+ lead acceptance rate from sales team Improve overall lead-to-win conversion above 30% Maintain clean CRM data and consistent activity levels Why You'll Love It Here: Compensation:
$60K base + uncapped commission potential Career Growth:
Clear path to Account Executive with full sales cycle responsibility Innovation:
Work with cutting-edge robotics and AI technology Impact:
Your market insights directly influence product development roadmap Culture:
Easy-going, collaborative, experimental, transparent team environment Perfect For: An
ambitious SDR
who wants more than just lead generation—someone excited to
understand customer needs deeply , contribute to product strategy, and build pipeline in the rapidly growing robotics automation market. Ready to accelerate your sales career while helping revolutionize automation?
Join us as we expand from R&D customers into industrial and manufacturing markets. Apply now! Trossen Robotics is a leading provider of affordable and versatile robotic platforms designed to accelerate innovation in research and industry. Specializing in advanced robotic arms and AI-driven hardware solutions, we equip organizations—from global institutions like
Google DeepMind and Stanford
to innovative startups—with powerful tools for machine learning, data collection, and automation. With
20+ years of experience
and US-based design and assembly, we're committed to fostering collaboration through customized solutions and
lifetime support . Equal Opportunity Employer | Trossen Robotics | www.trossenrobotics.com Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Higher Education, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trossen Robotics by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Sales Development Representative jobs in
Greater Chicago Area . Chicago, IL $141,000 - $215,000 1 week ago Chicago, IL $42,000.00 - $74,600.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $51,800.00 - $60,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 1 week ago Inbound Sales Development Representative
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