Ryan Tanaka

Enthusiastic Human | Co-Founder & Partner | Fractional Business Development | Robotics

Medford, Oregon, United States

About

I support warehouse automation technology providers with GTM strategy and business development.

Experience

  • Co-Founder | Partner at Robot Sales Club
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Robot Sales Club was built to help robotics startups scale effectively without the initial overhead of a full in-house sales team. We work directly with founders, CEOs, and CROs to implement best practices in lead generation, account management, and GTM strategy, ensuring sustainable growth. Additionally, we collaborate with investors and VCs, providing insights into how to structure and scale sales teams within the robotics industry. Our mission goes beyond execution—we’re here to evangelize the industry, connect with sales leaders, and share the strategies that drive real success.

  • Founder || Consultant || Run Coach at Not a Runner
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Fractional BDR/SDR - Build marketing materials for early stage startups in Warehouse Automation - Build GTM strategy Run Coaching - Provide detailed run plans for people who are looking to start running/being active - Build self-confidence in folks new to running with a not-a-runner mindset of: gratitude, humility, and fun

  • OSARO (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Account Executive
      Aug 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Account Executive
      Mar 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Business Development Associate
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Sales Engineer at NTC America
    Mar 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Oversee machine installations and liaise between the Engineers, the Japanese factory, and the customer. Improve sales processes by developing sales tools for use in daily sales activities. Ensure contracts met the needs of the customer and the distributor.

  • Retail Running Advisor / Associate at Running Revolution
    Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Perform running analyses to determine proper footwear for individuals from novices to experienced runners - Understand footwear and its impact on running form in order to best serve customers