About the Role
Join an early-stage industrial automation startup and work directly with its founders to build the go-to-market motion from the ground up. You will help bring an AI-powered quality inspection system to manufacturing plants, turning customer conversations into factory visits and deployments.
What You'll Do
Identify promising manufacturing plants and research relevant decision-makers.
Conduct direct outreach to plant managers, quality leaders, manufacturing engineering teams, and operations executives.
Build and test outbound campaigns across LinkedIn, email, phone, events, and other channels.
Join customer calls and help move discussions toward factory visits and pilot deployments.
Research manufacturing processes and identify areas where the product can deliver strong returns.
Help develop the ideal customer profile, messaging, sales process, pricing, and expansion strategy.
What We're Looking For
Currently studying or recently graduated, with a degree from a highly regarded university.
Relevant experience in a startup, consulting, venture capital, sales, or business development environment.
Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical, curious, persistent, and comfortable learning new industries and reaching out to senior decision-makers.
German proficiency and prior direct outreach to executives are helpful.
Interest in startups, AI, robotics, or manufacturing is valued. The role is suited to candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary: $48,000 to $72,000 USD. Visa sponsorship policy was not provided.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.