About the role
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.