Business Development Representative (German-speaking)

About BoWatt

BoWatt develops advanced agentic requirements and systems engineering software focused on manufacturing industries. The company envisions artificial intelligence reaching PhD-level engineering proficiency within the next decade, thereby revolutionizing complex manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and medical devices. Founded with initial bootstrapped revenue exceeding €500,000 ARR, BoWatt has since secured funding from notable investors including Atlantic Food Labs, Buildery (CDTM affiliates), and Prequel Ventures, supplemented by angel investors from Cohere and Luminovo. The team is composed primarily of former founders and experts from DeepTech AI, gaming, psychedelics, and accomplished institutions like Stanford, TUM, Google, EA, and AI startups backed by YC.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead outbound prospecting efforts through cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, and phone calls to generate a qualified pipeline of leads.
• Efficiently convert incoming leads into scheduled product demonstrations.
• Continuously develop and optimize outreach strategies including messaging, sequences, and positioning for effective engagement.
• Participate in product demos to gain insights into sales tactics and customer priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive records of sales activities using the CRM system and identify effective versus ineffective approaches.
• Manage ongoing relationships with long-term clients through thoughtful follow-ups and reactivation based on customer signals.
• Collaborate directly with the company founder in a flat, non-bureaucratic environment.

Candidate Profile

• Resilience to rejection and the ability to maintain motivation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with clarity and conciseness.
• A genuine curiosity to understand customers’ needs beyond mere call quotas.
• Comfort with uncertainty and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
• A strong interest in progressing toward deal closing roles such as Account Executive positions.
• Self-driven personality where determination outweighs formal background.

Requirements

• Prior experience in startups or sales roles, including internships.
• Availability to work onsite in Munich for four days per week.
• Fluency in German is mandatory; English is used internally within the company.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is advantageous but not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from €55,000 to €75,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus uncapped commission potential.
• Annual entitlement of 25 vacation days.
• Membership to Wellpass health and wellness benefits.

Interview Procedure

• Initial 20-minute screening call.
• One-hour interview focused on sales capabilities.
• One-hour interview assessing cultural fit.
• Offer stage.