Account Executive - Construction

THE COMPANYAugust Robotics is an international robotics startup developing autonomous robots that automate complex, labor-intensive tasks. Backed by leading venture capital investors, we are a global team with offices in the US, Greece, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, and China.We began by transforming the exhibition industry with Lionel, our autonomous floor-marking robot, and have since expanded into construction and industrial applications. Our latest innovation, DALE, is the world's first fleet-capable autonomous downward drilling robot, developed in collaboration with DEWALT to accelerate data center construction.In 2026, DALE was named one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of the Year and received Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech Award. These recognitions mark an exciting milestone for August Robotics as we continue to develop technology that is changing how work gets done.With growing demand for automation across industries, we are entering an exciting stage of growth and expanding our US team to help bring our technology to more customers around the world.THE ROLEAs an Account Executive, you will drive new business in the US construction sector, managing opportunities from initial outreach through close. You will build relationships with contractors and key project stakeholders while working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to bring our solutions to market and deliver value to customers.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESDriving new business through outbound prospecting and relationship building within the construction industryManaging the sales process from initial outreach through to contract negotiation and closingBuilding strong relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and key project stakeholdersDelivering presentations, product demos (with engineering support), managing and coordinating pilot projects, and supporting successful deploymentsMaintaining a strong pipeline and accurate forecasts while contributing to overall commercial effortsRepresenting the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetingsYOU MUST HAVE3-5 years of quota-carrying sales experience, ideally within construction, building materials, or construction technology hardwareThe ability to travel 2-3 weeks per monthProven track record of closing deals and meeting or exceeding revenue targetsSolid understanding of construction workflows, stakeholders, and project lifecyclesStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsAbility to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, from project teams to decision-makersNICE TO HAVEExperience working in a startup or high-growth environmentExposure to longer or more complex sales cyclesExisting network within the construction industryExperience or exposure to MEP, large-scale manufacturing, and data center construction, either through direct sales or by working closely with relevant contractorsWHY AUGUST ROBOTICS?A dynamic startup at the forefront of the robotics revolutionHigh-impact role with direct influence on company revenue and growthOpportunity to work on cutting-edge technology transforming constructionCollaborative, fast-moving team with strong support from leadership and clear opportunities for growth