Full-Time

Sales Specialist

Posted on 11/15/2024

Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous mowers for commercial landscaping

Robotics & Automation
Energy
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$75kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Remote preferred in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Cold Calling
Hubspot
Requirements
  • Proven experience with 2-5 years in sales or business development, ideally within landscaping or outdoor power equipment industries
  • Customer relationship management and engagement with leadership members of companies ranging from $5M - $500M in annual revenue
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships, networking, and managing various customer needs
  • Strong phone presence and confidence in cold-calling and client engagement
  • Persuasive verbal and written communication skills to effectively demonstrate product benefits and close deals
  • Understanding of industry trends, consumer psychology, and sales/marketing strategies
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address customer questions and concerns
  • Proficiency in CRM software (we use HubSpot)
  • Experience with driving a truck & trailer
Responsibilities
  • Own the full sales cycle, driving new revenue by identifying high-potential leads and converting them into long-term customers
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with prospects and clients, demonstrating how Scythe’s autonomous solutions address key operational pain points
  • Deliver impactful pitches through site visits, remote outreach, and in-person demonstrations to showcase Scythe’s game-changing products
  • Collaborate upstream with Marketing to accelerate the sales cycle and downstream with Account Management ensure our customers’ success
  • Represent Scythe at industry conferences, events, and site visits, positioning yourself as a thought leader in autonomous technology for the landscaping industry through 1:1 engagement, panel discussions, and presentations

Scythe Robotics operates in the commercial landscaping market, providing an autonomous solution for lawn care with its main product, the M.52 mower. This machine can mow lawns on its own, allowing human workers to focus on other maintenance tasks. It is designed for commercial clients like property management companies and municipalities, and it uses a subscription model where clients only pay for the time the mower is in use. The M.52 is battery-powered, which means it runs quietly and produces no gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. Unlike competitors, Scythe Robotics emphasizes a customer-centric approach that aligns its success with the efficiency of its clients. The goal of Scythe Robotics is to enhance the landscaping industry by integrating autonomous technology and sustainability.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$59.5M

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

130%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Scythe Robotics' expansion in Colorado and the doubling of its production capabilities indicate strong growth and increasing market demand.
  • The company's environmentally friendly, all-electric mowers offer a sustainable alternative in the commercial landscaping market, appealing to eco-conscious clients.
  • Strong venture capital backing and strategic partnerships enhance Scythe Robotics' financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The high demand and long waitlist for the M.52 mower could lead to customer dissatisfaction if production cannot keep pace.
  • Operating in the nascent autonomous mowing market, Scythe Robotics faces the challenge of educating and converting traditional landscapers to adopt new technology.

What makes Scythe Robotics unique

  • Scythe Robotics' M.52 mower is fully autonomous and battery-powered, setting it apart from traditional gas-powered and manually operated commercial mowers.
  • The company's usage-based billing model aligns its success with client efficiency, unlike traditional sales models that profit from machine sales and repairs.
  • Adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its mowers positions Scythe Robotics as a forward-thinking player in the EV ecosystem.

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