Junior Business Development Associate

Genrobot.AI; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genrobot.AI is seeking a Junior Business Development Associate to support the growth of embodied AI solutions across enterprise customers. This entry-level role welcomes new graduates and builds a foundation in tech sales, working with senior BD and Solutions Engineering colleagues to learn the full sales cycle and progress toward owning accounts.

This role emphasizes prospecting, qualification, coordination with technical teams, and market research, with a clear growth path toward independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; STEM, computer science or engineering background a plus.
• New graduates or up to ~2 years of work experience welcome.
• Sharp, quick-thinking and genuinely curious with strong problem-solving instincts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in or exposure to tech/AI/robotics/hardware industry.

Responsibilities

• Support prospecting and outreach to identify potential enterprise and channel partner leads.
• Help qualify inbound and outbound opportunities; maintain accurate records in CRM.
• Assist senior BD and Solutions Engineers in customer meetings, proposal prep, and follow-up.
• Coordinate between customers and internal technical teams to keep deals moving.
• Track industry news, competitor activity, and customer trends in embodied AI/robotics space.
• Contribute to market research summaries and account planning materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're looking for a sharp, driven Junior Business Development Associate to join our team supporting the growth of embodied AI solutions across enterprise and industrial customers. This is an entry-level role designed for someone early in their career — new graduates welcome — who is intellectually curious, quick on their feet, and eager to build a career in tech sales. You'll work closely with senior BD and Solutions Engineering colleagues, learning the full sales cycle from lead generation through deal support, with a clear path to owning your own accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support prospecting and outreach to identify potential enterprise and channel partner leads
• Help qualify inbound and outbound opportunities; maintain accurate records in CRM

Deal Support

• Assist senior BD and Solutions Engineers in customer meetings, proposal prep, and follow-up
• Help coordinate between customers and internal technical teams to keep deals moving
• Track industry news, competitor activity, and customer trends in the embodied AI / robotics space
• Contribute to market research summaries and account planning materials

Growth Path

• Build foundational B2B sales skills with mentorship from experienced BD leadership
• Progress toward owning independent accounts and, over time, a full sales cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; STEM, computer science, or engineering background a plus
• New graduates or up to ~2 years of work experience welcome
• Sharp, quick-thinking, and genuinely curious — strong problem-solving instincts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in or exposure to the tech/AI/robotics/hardware industry

Nice to have (not required):

• Prior internship or exposure to sales, BD, or customer-facing roles
• Technical coursework or background (CS, mechanical/electrical engineering, automation) that supports credible conversations with engineering teams
• Startup or fast-paced environment experience