Account Executive in a fast-growing AI Startup
Lightly is a Y-Combinator startup in the field of machine learning and computer vision. Its products are used by leading companies in autonomous driving, medical imaging, GenAI, and visual inspection to curate visual machine learning data.
Lightly consists of a small team of talented software engineers, researchers, and business developers in Zurich, who all individually impact the business and our product.
Tasks
This job offers you the unique opportunity to join a Swiss Y-Combinator-funded company. As an early hire, your role will have a significant impact on our company. The position entails various tasks around building up and executing sales as well as general business development. Some of your key responsibilities would include:
• Develop and execute customer acquisition strategies for lead generation
• Build and maintain strong, lasting customer relationships by nurturing prospects
• Identify the (potential) customer’s needs and suggest appropriate actions to take
• Manage the entire sales-cycle (lead generation, prospect qualification, product demonstration, proposals, negotiation, and other deliverables for closing deals)
• Refine the company’s B2B sales strategy by identifying best practices
• Manage marketing campaigns, conferences, and digital content creation
• Support strategy, marketing, and operational initiatives Requirements
• Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (STEM or business)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen and a flair for B2B consultative solution selling
• Experience with similar customer groups (e.g., in the AI field) is a plus
• Passion for sales, technology, and innovation
Benefits
• Full-time position in San Francisco, Zurich or remote
• Ownership and responsibility from day one and direct contact with the founders
• Competitive salary, various benefits, and stock options
• New laptop/equipment of your choice
• Top of the line health, dental, and vision insurance
• A lot of fun: regular get togethers, team events, and company offsites (retreats).
• 25 days of paid vacation per year
Have we sparked your interest? Apply with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to getting to know you!
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Lightly consists of a small team of talented software engineers, researchers, and business developers in Zurich, who all individually impact the business and our product.
Tasks
This job offers you the unique opportunity to join a Swiss Y-Combinator-funded company. As an early hire, your role will have a significant impact on our company. The position entails various tasks around building up and executing sales as well as general business development. Some of your key responsibilities would include:
• Develop and execute customer acquisition strategies for lead generation
• Build and maintain strong, lasting customer relationships by nurturing prospects
• Identify the (potential) customer’s needs and suggest appropriate actions to take
• Manage the entire sales-cycle (lead generation, prospect qualification, product demonstration, proposals, negotiation, and other deliverables for closing deals)
• Refine the company’s B2B sales strategy by identifying best practices
• Manage marketing campaigns, conferences, and digital content creation
• Support strategy, marketing, and operational initiatives Requirements
• Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (STEM or business)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen and a flair for B2B consultative solution selling
• Experience with similar customer groups (e.g., in the AI field) is a plus
• Passion for sales, technology, and innovation
Benefits
• Full-time position in San Francisco, Zurich or remote
• Ownership and responsibility from day one and direct contact with the founders
• Competitive salary, various benefits, and stock options
• New laptop/equipment of your choice
• Top of the line health, dental, and vision insurance
• A lot of fun: regular get togethers, team events, and company offsites (retreats).
• 25 days of paid vacation per year
Have we sparked your interest? Apply with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to getting to know you!
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job