Business Development and Sales Strategist – Potential CMO at AI startup Asent
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Multiple locations
- Hybrid
About Us
We're on a mission to transform the way large volumes of text are interpreted while trying to make advanced AI technology more understandable and reliable. Companies need ways to quickly understand large amounts of text, while keeping costs reasonable. Therefore, we’re focusing on providing businesses with efficient solutions for extracting opinions and identifying topics in large amounts of text data. Our solution is based on custom AI models that are quick and efficient for tasks such as analysing product reviews, understanding public opinions, and spotting emerging trends. As businesses need to be able to rely on these AI models, our research enables the models to explain how certain it is in its answers and how its decisions are made.
With technology that far surpasses conventional options like GPT in speed, reliability, and sustainability we've attracted the interest of a diverse range of businesses. Furthermore, we have received recognition in competitions such as Guldräven alongside features by distinguished organisations such as Breakit, Venture Cup, Dagens Industri, and Swedish Tech Weekly. We’re also members of top universities’ startup communities, such as at KTH, SSE, and Hanken.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Business Development and Sales Strategist to lead B2B sales for our innovative technological solutions. In this position, you’ll be initiating contact with potential clients, examining and identifying their needs, as well as setting up pilot projects. You'll also play a vital role in our fundraising efforts as we prepare for our first round of funding. We’re currently focusing on small to medium sized companies in the Nordics and the US with the possibility of scaling up to larger deals in the future. We don’t expect you to master everything right away as many things can be learned on the job. Instead, we strongly value curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn new things.
Your tasks will include
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Contacting companies and identifying new business opportunities
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Building and maintaining strong client relationships and understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions
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Structuring deals and contracts
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Basic bookkeeping and accounting
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Building investor relationships
We offer
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Immediate high-level responsibility with a prospect for leadership roles (CFO/CMO) and co-founder title
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Freedom in working style, location, and decision-making
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Stock options and sales commissions
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Extensive learning opportunities
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A chance to be shaping a startup already supported by top universities including KTH, SSE, and Hanken
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
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Keen interest and inclination for business affairs
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Eagerness for continuous learning and growth
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Determination and motivation for driving the startup forward as a team
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Proficiency in English with excellent communication skills
Advantageous to have
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Prior experience with B2B sales
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Strong networking skills
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Technical knowledge (AI basics, APIs, cloud)
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Fluency in Swedish and/or Finnish
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Openness to work in Finland
By joining our team at Asent, you’ll be embarking on an exciting journey filled with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a Business Development and Sales Strategist, you'll be leading the way in introducing our technological solutions to the world, creating meaningful partnerships, and making a tangible impact in the world of AI. Here your curiosity, determination, and eagerness to learn will be nurtured and celebrated.
So, if you're ready to join us on this rewarding journey filled with challenges, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference, we’d be thrilled to have you on board. Together, we’ll build the reliable and efficient AI of the future and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Great Place to Work
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Business Development Coach from KTH
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Centrally located office space (KTH Campus)
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Be part of the thriving KTH Innovation Community
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Access to mentor and investor network
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Workshops and service packs from KTH partners
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Proof-of-concept funding
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Access to Media Studio and Makerspace
About the company
This Company is currently supported by KTH Innovation and part of a batch in the Pre-incubator program. The KTH Innovation Pre-incubator program is a 12 month program to accelerate the development of promising startup projects from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Startup projects receive extensive support from inhouse Business Development Coaches as well as additional support such as office space, community activities, team development support, IP and legal counseling, access to industry, mentor and investor networks.
Rene Steeman | Contact Person
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