Ascento
Ascento
Ascento develops security robotics for sites that need continuous perimeter and access monitoring. Its Robotics-as-a-Service offering combines autonomous robots with thermal, RGB, and infrared cameras to detect potential threats, check perimeter integrity, and monitor areas such as parking lots and entry points. The company applies robotics and artificial intelligence to on-site security operations, tailoring deployments to client needs.

French-Speaking Business Development Representative

Build Ascento’s robotics and AI security sales pipeline across France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland. Qualify prospects, support product demonstrations, and engage critical infrastructure customers.

Description

  • Develop and prioritize target accounts in critical infrastructure across France, Belgium, and Romandie
  • Connect with security, facilities, and operations leaders through calls, email, LinkedIn, and events
  • Lead initial conversations, assess opportunities, and refer qualified prospects for demonstrations
  • Draft initial commercial proposals
  • Support product demonstrations and progressively lead them independently
  • Represent Ascento at security trade shows and industry events
  • Maintain accurate, current pipeline records in the CRM
  • Share market feedback with product and commercial teams
  • Coordinate with the Sales Lead for the assigned markets
  • Grow the sales pipeline for robotics and AI security solutions

Requirements

  • Speak native-level French and fluent English
  • German or another additional language is an advantage
  • Bring initial experience in sales, business development, consulting, or a startup
  • Be comfortable making phone calls
  • Be organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage a pipeline and follow up independently
  • Show empathy and strong communication skills
  • Understand customer needs
  • Have an interest in robotics and technology
  • Technical experience is an advantage
  • Be willing to travel regularly across France, Belgium, and French-speaking Switzerland for events and customer meetings, and occasionally to Zurich

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Work in a robotics and AI startup
  • Opportunity for rapid professional growth
  • Remote work or office-based work in Zurich
  • Exposure to robotics and AI deployed at scale
  • Travel to industry events and customer meetings

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