Commercial Robot Specialist

SGL System (Stadium Grow Lighting); Waddinxveen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Job summary

SGL System (Stadium Grow Lighting) in Waddinxveen, Netherlands is seeking a Commercial Robot Specialist to bring our robot technology to market and translate technical possibilities into concrete commercial opportunities. The role connects Product Development, Sales, and Marketing, supporting Area Managers with product knowledge, market insights and sales strategies.

A passion for robotics and technology, plus willingness to travel internationally, are essential.

Qualifications

• Affinity with robotics, sensors, UVC tech.
• Commercial ability to translate tech to market.
• Interest or knowledge of the sports market.
• Grass health and sustainable tech interest a plus.
• Strong communication, able to lead discussions.
• Proactive, practical, and pragmatic.
• Independent while collaborating in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Product Development and Sales to support robot sales.
• Support regional sales with product info, insights, and strategies.
• Visit customers with Area Managers to identify opportunities.
• Conduct product demos, open days, trade shows.
• Translate market needs into new opportunities.
• Contribute to robot platform development, focusing on UVC tech.

Skills

Robotics affinity

Tech-to-market translation

Sports market knowledge

Grass & sustainability interest

Strong communication

Proactive & pragmatic

Independent in international team

International travel 20-40%

English proficiency

Driving licence

Job description

Fulltime (40 hours), location Waddinxveen, Netherlands

Commercial Robot Specialist

We are seeking a Commercial Robot Specialist, who is responsible for bringing our robot technology to market and translating technical possibilities into concrete commercial opportunities.

At SGL, we do not just grow grass; we help grounds teams create the perfect pitch for the world’s biggest sports stadiums. Since developing our revolutionary turf optimisation system in 2002, we have become the market leader in sports turf technology, supporting grounds teams in over 600 stadiums worldwide. Our technology helps the teams responsible for the quality of the playing surface grow and maintain world-class turf. We do this through innovations such as high-tech grow lighting systems, smart data monitoring tools, and sustainable grass disease management solutions, such as our autonomous UVC robot. With an international team of more than 70 passionate specialists, we continue to push the boundaries of professional sports turf innovation.

SGL as an employer

Working at SGL means playing in the Champions League. Our team thrives in an informal culture where collaboration, innovation, passion and personal development go hand in hand. We encourage learning, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of your work, so every team member can make an impact. Great work comes from great teams – from Friday drinks and table tennis to team outings that bring colleagues from across the globe together, we make sure there is plenty of fun and connection. At SGL, teams bond in ways that matter to them!

The position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially driven Robot Specialist who will further put our robot technology on the map within the stadium and golf markets. You are the connecting link between Product Development, Sales, Marketing and the market. You support the Area Managers and the sales team with product knowledge, market insights and sales strategies.

A deep technical background is not necessary. More important is that you have an affinity with robotics and/or technology, understand what our robots and sensors can do, and are able to translate these possibilities into concrete commercial opportunities. In this way, you help the sales team and our customers understand the added value of the technology and ensure that new applications and opportunities in the market are taken advantage of.

Key responsibilities

• Bridge function between Product Development and Sales: supporting sales in the sale of our robots.
• Stimulate and support regional sales with product information, market insights, sales strategies and sales preparations.
• Visit customers together with Area Managers and identify commercial opportunities in the market.
• Conduct product demonstrations, open days and trade show activities.
• Translate market developments and customer needs into new commercial opportunities and applications.
• Contribute to the further development of the robot as a platform for future applications, such as cameras and sensors. The current focus is on UVC technology.

Your profile

We are looking for a team player who brings real value to our team. Our work culture is open, informal, and friendly – even when working under tight deadlines. We need someone who is proactive, adaptable, and has a practical and pragmatic mindset, with a passion for technology and/or sports.

• Affinity with robotics, sensors, UVC technology and/or smart technology.
• Commercial interest and the ability to translate technical products to the market and the customer.
• Knowledge of or interest in the sports market.
• Affinity with grass, plant health, chemical-free cultivation/control and sustainable technology is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and social skills; you are able to lead discussions, influence stakeholders and get people enthusiastic about new technology.
• Proactive, practical and pragmatic.
• You are independent, while at the same time enjoying working as the connecting link within an international team.
• You are willing to travel internationally approximately 20–40% of your time.
• Good command of the English language; Dutch is a plus.
• In possession of a driving licence.

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic international work environment, developing innovative and unique products used worldwide. This is a role with high responsibility, room for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

• A challenging international working environment.
• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• Bonus structure; the amount is determined based on your personal goals. A standard score of 7 corresponds to a 9% bonus, provided that the company objectives are met.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Travel allowance. (23ct per km)
• Home office allowance.
• Work-related training courses to develop skills.
• Healthy work-life balance. Corporate fitness program.
• Fun and team-oriented environment. Hackathons, padel matches, dinners, visiting football games.

We strongly value personal development, and you will have the opportunity to take job-related training to improve your skills and help elevate our team.

And of course, work should also be enjoyable! That’s why we have fun traditions like ‘Patatdag’ on Fridays, plus regular team bonding activities. Each department receives a budget for team events, so whether it’s a hackathon, a padel match, a dinner, or a football game, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues.

Piet Stuurmanweg 7
2742 JX Waddinxveen
The Netherlands