About Boxfish Robotics
Boxfish Robotics designs and manufactures world‑leading underwater robotic systems used by marine scientists, environmental researchers, and ocean professionals globally.
Our products include Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that deliver high‑resolution visual and environmental sensor data in demanding underwater environments.
We are an engineering‑led company based in Auckland, building sophisticated hardware and software systems in‑house and exporting worldwide.
Our mission is to visualise the ocean for a sustainable future.
The Role
We are seeking a part-time experienced Sales Manager to drive continued global growth across our AUV and ROV product lines.
This is an externally facing role suited to someone who can sell complex, high-value technical systems, work effectively with scientists, universities and government organisations, and manage long, consultative sales cycles.
You will work in a well-established sales environment. Your focus will be on executing at a high level, maintaining strong pipeline discipline, and converting long-term opportunities into successful outcomes.
A key priority will be accelerating growth of our AUV platform, where Boxfish is strongly positioned in the market.
You will work closely with the management and the engineering teams on key opportunities.
This role is best suited to someone experienced in marine science or marine equipment sales with a focus on relationship building, structured follow-up, and long-term opportunity management, rather than high-volume or transactional sales.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for sales of Boxfish AUVs and ROVs into marine science, environmental monitoring and related research markets
Build and manage relationships with researchers, universities, research institutes, government agencies, and environmental organisations
Handle the full sales cycle from enquiry through to contract close and handover
Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender responses in collaboration with management and technical teams
Represent Boxfish Robotics at international conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings
Maintain the existing pipeline, ensuring consistent follow-up across long-term opportunities
Provide structured customer feedback and market insight to inform product development and positioning
Contribute to ongoing refinement of sales strategy and go-to-market approach
Skills & Experience
Senior-level experience in marine science or marine equipment sales
Demonstrated experience managing long sales cycles with complex or scientific products
Strong pipeline management discipline using CRM systems
Experience in marine science, oceanography, subsea systems, environmental monitoring, or adjacent sectors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience selling underwater robotics, subsea systems, or oceanographic instrumentation
Existing network in marine science, research, or government sectors
Engineering, science, or technical background
Experience with digital marketing, logistics
Experience with public-sector tenders, grants, or research procurement processes
What We Offer
Opportunity to sell world‑class underwater robotic systems with global impact
A structured, well-developed sales environment (CRM, pipeline, reporting)
International travel and global customer engagement
Auckland-based role with long-term growth potential