VP of Sales

Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. # About the Role We're hiring a **VP of Sales** to join our Business Development team based in London. In this role you will take ownership of business development in the Robotics / Warehouse / Logistics and Automotive / Manufacturing verticals. You’ll be at the front line of securing pre-sales, commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, and pre-orders for our robots. This is a high-impact role for someone hungry to grow quickly, hit ambitious targets, and accelerate their career in robotics and automation. # What You'll Do - Execute aggressive sales strategies targeting Warehouse / Logistics and Automotive / Manufacturing clients. - Drive the full sales cycle: lead generation → pitching → negotiation → contract closure. - Secure pre-sales, commercial agreements, and strategic partnerships for robots still in development. - Develop and deliver compelling business cases & ROI analyses for potential customers. - Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in target industries. - Partner with product & engineering to align solutions with customer needs. - Track market trends and competitor activity to refine go-to-market approaches. # What We're Looking For - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. - Background in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies. - 3-5 years’ experience in business development in Robotics/Warehouse/Logistics or Automotive/Manufacturing. - Demonstrated success in reaching or exceeding sales targets, especially with complex or technical products. - Strong network in the relevant industries and a track record of securing strategic partnerships. - Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. - Expertise in calculating ROI and developing bulletproof business cases. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset. - P&L management and financial modeling experience. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. # What We Offer - Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale. - 30+ paid days off, including 23 days of annual leave, all UK bank holidays, and additional company closure days (including Christmas–New Year shutdown). - Private healthcare, including virtual and in-person care. - Pension scheme with 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings. - Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office. - Work at the frontier - collaborate daily with world-class engineers, researchers, and product experts building the next generation of AI and humanoid robotics. - Real ownership - direct access to founding leadership, meaningful input on product direction, and the ability to drive key initiatives from day one.