Application Guide

How to Apply for Field Marketing and Sales Support Specialist

at Carbon Robotics

๐Ÿข About Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing agriculture with AI-powered laserweeding technology, offering an eco-friendly alternative to herbicides. As a leader in sustainable farming innovation, they provide a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and environmental stewardship, making a tangible impact on global food production.

About This Role

This remote role blends field marketing and sales support, requiring you to execute targeted campaigns, generate leads through multi-channel outreach, and schedule demos for the sales team. Your work directly fuels the sales pipeline and helps farmers adopt sustainable practices, making it a high-impact position with substantial travel across Australia and New Zealand.

๐Ÿ’ก A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing campaign performance metrics in HubSpot, followed by a series of outbound calls to farmers in New South Wales. After lunch, you'd coordinate with the sales team to schedule demos for next week's field visit, then spend the evening updating CRM records and planning the next day's outreach strategy.

๐ŸŽฏ Who Carbon Robotics Is Looking For

  • Experienced in inside sales or telesales with a proven ability to generate and qualify leads through outbound calls, emails, and social media.
  • Tech-savvy with hands-on CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce or HubSpot) to track campaigns and maintain accurate customer records.
  • A strong communicator and relationship-builder who can engage farmers and stakeholders, adapting messaging to resonate with agricultural audiences.
  • Willing and able to travel 70% of the time, excited by the prospect of visiting farms and representing a cutting-edge agtech brand in the field.

๐Ÿ“ Tips for Applying to Carbon Robotics

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Tailor your resume to highlight quantifiable achievements in lead generation and campaign performance, e.g., 'Generated 50+ qualified leads per month via cold outreach.'

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with CRM systems and provide an example of how you used data to improve campaign outcomes.

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Showcase any knowledge of agriculture or sustainable farming, even if from personal interest, to demonstrate alignment with Carbon Robotics' mission.

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Emphasize your adaptability and comfort with high travel demandsโ€”mention specific regions in Australia/New Zealand you're familiar with.

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Include a link to your LinkedIn profile and ensure it reflects your sales/marketing experience, as recruiters will likely review it.

โœ‰๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your ability to blend marketing and sales skills, citing a specific campaign you executed that drove both engagement and lead generation.', "Passion for sustainability and agtech, connecting your personal values to Carbon Robotics' mission of reducing herbicide use.", "Proven CRM expertise and how you've used it to streamline sales processes or improve lead tracking.", "Enthusiasm for travel and field work, with examples of how you've successfully managed a mobile or remote role."]

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๐Ÿ” Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • โ†’ Study Carbon Robotics' laserweeding technology and its benefits over traditional herbicidesโ€”understand the core value proposition.
  • โ†’ Read customer testimonials or case studies on their website to grasp how farmers perceive the product.
  • โ†’ Research the agricultural landscape in Australia and New Zealand, including key crops, farming challenges, and sustainability trends.
  • โ†’ Look up recent news or press releases about Carbon Robotics to understand their growth trajectory and market positioning.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you generated leads from scratch. What channels did you use and what was the outcome?
2 How do you prioritize tasks when balancing campaign execution, outbound calls, and scheduling demos?
3 What experience do you have with CRM systems? Describe a time you used CRM data to optimize a campaign.
4 How would you approach a farmer who is skeptical about adopting new technology like laserweeding?
5 This role requires 70% travel. How do you stay productive and organized while on the road?
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โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without referencing the specific technology or mission of Carbon Robotics.
  • Understating the travel requirementโ€”candidates who seem hesitant about frequent travel are often filtered out.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of CRM usage or lead generation metrics in your resume or interview.

๐Ÿ“… Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Carbon Robotics!