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Kodiak Robotics

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United States

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Sales

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Job Description:

This is a leadership role at the heart of Kodiak’s growth story. As the Vice President of Commercialization, you will be the architect and driver of our commercial engine. This role moves beyond transactional sales; it is about building the commercial foundation for a new industry by forging deep, long-lasting partnerships built on trust and a shared vision for the future of logistics. You will be the crucial link between our customers, our product, and our operations, ensuring that Kodiak not only delivers on its promises but also builds a sustainable, scalable, and profitable business alongside our partners.

Job Responsibility:

Develop, own, and execute Kodiak’s comprehensive go-to-market strategy, including market segmentation, customer profiling incl customer value discovery, and identification of new business opportunities and use cases
Define and track key commercial KPIs, providing regular performance reports to the COO and the rest of the leadership team
Continuously analyze the competitive landscape and market dynamics to ensure Kodiak maintains a strategic advantage
Lead the entire business development lifecycle, from identifying and qualifying leads to negotiating complex, multi-faceted contracts and closing cornerstone deals with fleet customers
Cultivate and champion deep, long-lasting relationships with our customers, establishing a foundation of trust and acting as their senior advocate within Kodiak to ensure mutual success
Build and nurture a robust pipeline of commercial opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and deployment targets
Structure and negotiate first-of-their-kind partnerships that are critical to scaling our RoboTruck deployments and its ecosystem
Define the operational requirements for commercial success, including service level agreements (SLAs), customer support protocols, and performance metrics for our driverless transportation services
Create a seamless feedback loop between customers, our operations and product team to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction
Work directly with Product and Engineering leadership to discuss, influence, and align the commercial and product roadmaps
Translate customer needs and market feedback into clear insights and collaborate with the Product team to ensure our product development is directly tied to commercial value
Recruit, mentor, and lead a world-class commercial team capable of executing in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly technical environment
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability, and relentless execution

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, or a senior commercial role
At least 10 years in a leadership position
Proven track record of developing and executing go-to-market strategies for new products or services in a B2B environment
Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle of complex, long-cycle enterprise deals from inception to close ($100M+ contract value)
Experience working within the logistics, freight, transportation, enterprise SaaS, or deep technology sectors
Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills
ability to partner with and influence engineering, product, and operations teams in a technical environment
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for diverse audiences
Entrepreneurial mindset with a high tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
Ability and willingness to travel to engage with customers, partners, and internal teams, up to 50% of the time

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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