Growth Associate: Industrial Robotics Deployment

Deplace AI Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deplace AI Inc. is seeking a Growth Associate to identify and develop new deployment opportunities. You will visit factories and warehouses, reach out to prospects, and keep our pipeline moving, working closely with the CEO and the operations team.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and eager to gain commercial experience in an early-stage robotics company. You will build lead lists, conduct direct outreach through calls and emails, and coordinate campaigns.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive, hands-on approach.
• Early experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles.
• Background in engineering, business, or another technical field.
• Experience with industrial automation or robotics companies is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English; French or another European language a plus.
• Willingness to travel, especially US and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Visit factories and warehouses to understand operations and identify workflows for AI deployment.
• Build and maintain lead lists across target industries.
• Outreach via calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns and secure meetings.
• Maintain CRM records and pipeline activity.
• Support CEO and sales advisor in customer visits and proposals.
• Represent Deplace at industry events.
• Maintain relationships with customers post-deployment and identify expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with systems integrators and robot manufacturers.
• Travel to sites across the US and Europe.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

Lead generation

Outbound outreach

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Multilingual (French)

Education

Engineering background

Business/Marketing background

Tools

CRM tools

Prospecting tools

Job description

Deplace AI Inc. is seeking a Growth Associate to identify and develop new deployment opportunities. You will visit factories and warehouses, reach out to prospects, and keep our pipeline moving, working closely with the CEO and the operations team.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and eager to gain commercial experience in an early-stage robotics company. You will build lead lists, conduct direct outreach through calls and emails, and coordinate campaigns.