Senior Sales Manager (Warehouse/Logistics and Automotive/Manufacturing)

Humanoid
London, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
15 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

23 days of annual leave Separate sick leave Paid bank holidays and company holidays Fully funded private healthcare Pension scheme with 8% contribution Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office

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 aSenior Sales Manager 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

  • Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays.

  • Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.

  • Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.

  • Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.

  • Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.

  • Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

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