Full-Time

Business Development Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Apera AI

Apera AI

51-200 employees

AI-powered 3D vision systems for automation

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

Nashville, TN, USA

Ideal applicants will reside in: Nashville Metro Area or Tennessee State.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service

You match the following Apera AI's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years of previous sales experience building relationships and expanding a client base.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and leading a sales project within your team.
  • Track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical field, or a background in technical sales with a non-technical degree.
  • Experience in the manufacturing automation field.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and expand business relationships with end users, OEMs, integrators, partners (distributors and certified systems integrators).
  • Produce qualified leads with realistic dates to close.
  • Customer service and management of client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Manage accounts and expand business relationships.
  • Present to customers based on their requirements and work with the applications team to determine the best fit for the solution.
Desired Qualifications
  • You are recognized as highly skilled at sales acumen on your team.
  • Can demonstrate how you positively impact company culture and build trust.
  • Experience selling robotics, vision systems, complex products.

Apera.ai specializes in automation through its AI-powered vision intelligence, offering advanced 3D vision systems that can process visual information at a rate of up to 2Hz. This technology enables robots to accurately pick objects on the first attempt, which is essential for tasks in complex environments like bin picking, assembly, and sorting. Apera's 4D Vision Platform provides sub-millimeter pose estimation accuracy, making it suitable for high-speed automation in manufacturing and logistics sectors. Unlike competitors, Apera focuses on engineered solutions tailored to client needs, generating revenue through direct sales and partnerships while providing ongoing support. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and operational efficiency for businesses by integrating their precise vision systems into automation processes.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$3.7M

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cobots requires advanced vision systems like Apera's.
  • AI-driven quality control systems in manufacturing boost demand for precise vision technology.
  • Rising interest in AI-powered vision systems for logistics automation enhances Apera's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like XYZ Robotics threaten Apera AI's market share.
  • Tech giants' advancements in machine learning could outpace Apera AI's technology.
  • Rapid technological changes may render Apera AI's current technology obsolete.

What makes Apera AI unique

  • Apera AI's 4D Vision offers sub-millimeter pose estimation accuracy.
  • Apera Vue is robot-agnostic, compatible with various popular robot brands.
  • Apera AI provides the fastest 3D vision systems with a cycle time of up to 2Hz.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget