THE COMPANY
August Robotics is an international company which builds application-specific robots to automate workflows for businesses. The company’s R&D function is based in Shenzhen (China), and the company also has commercial and sales offices in Hong Kong, Germany and USA.
August Robotics believes in the potential for humans and robots to collaborate and co-operate, and we aspire to be at the forefront of the coming “robotics revolution”.
August Robotics is a world-leading robotics company in many ways. Unlike other companies, we genuinely do all the R&D for our robots ourselves, from product conceptualisation right through to manufacturing and commercialisation. Our first robot, Lionel (an application-specific robot for the exhibition industry) was already commercialised and earning substantial revenue in Europe and the USA less than 2 years after we wrote the first line of code.
YOUR SKILLS
You must show:
- Honours degree from a top-tier university in Hong Kong or from an English-speaking university overseas
- Entrepreneurial drive, strategic business nous, creative spirit and an ability to think laterally
- Strong Powerpoint and Excel skills
- Confident communicator in various settings
- Cantonese speaker with excellent English language skills
The following are not required but would be viewed favourably:
- 2 years of work experience in business development, operations or consulting
- Basic conversational skills in Mandarin Chinese
- Experience representing your company at international conferences or exhibitions
- You should be a self-starter, with strong organisational skills and an ability to work proactively, independently and creatively.
You should be comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the idea of working in an entrepreneurial culture. You should be open to learning new things, and willing to jump in and lend a hand on a range of different issues when the need arises.
THE ROLE
1. Business Development
- Drive business development of selected markets with the support of management
- Establish relationships with our clients and potential clients in Hong Kong
- Research and compile lists of target clients in priority markets, and maintain the company CRM system
- Deliver client demos and ensure that our robot engineers know which robots to deploy and how to maximise efficiency at the client site
2. Operations
- Setup business infrastructure in new countries and new markets as required by the Board
- Manage relationship with the HK Science Park, and explore other government funding opportunities
- Work with your Shenzhen colleagues on robot logistics (import/export) and safety certification
- Responsible for the day-to-day office operation in the Hong Kong office (e.g. procurement, communications, file management, compliance)
3. Marketing
- Help produce marketing collateral (e.g. brochures, videos, PPTs) to excite & inspire potential customers
- Manage social media platforms, the company web site and PR outreach to promote the August Robotics brand
4. Strategy
- Support the Strategy Manager in conducting strategy analyses chartering the future of August Robotics
- Support the research into new robot ideas, end markets, and functionalities
This exciting role is based in Hong Kong. The chosen candidate will be on a fast track to a management position within ~2 years, assuming good performance.
An attractive remuneration package, consisting of salary and equity entitlements, is available. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by emal.