Are you obsessed with the possibilities of the emerging fields of artificial intelligence? Do you believe we can design & develop our own futures? Are you proactive, hands-on, and passionate about connecting people and creating opportunities?
We’re looking for a Sales & Business Development Associate to help us expand our presence in the Northern European market. This role is focused on generating leads, initiating first contacts, and ensuring a seamless transition into our sales pipeline using our CRM system.
Who are we?
We are the DEUS initiative, and we are all about exploring AI in the service of humanity. No, we are not calling ourselves gods(!), but our name is a reference to ‘deus ex machina’ (or god from the machine in Latin). We believe that artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing will have a massive impact on the way we live, and we want to make sure that we create a positive impact on the world with these AI services.
As a happy coincidence, DEUS is also an acronym representing the quadrivium of key disciplines we believe are important to building successful AI-powered services: Data / Engineering / User-experience design / Strategy.
DEUS is a new initiative, but the founders have been working together very successfully for years, so there is a comfortable family feel to the company. We have an amazing set of international client partnerships (and projects/challenges). Our headquarters is located in the heart of the city centre of Amsterdam. We also have a team in Portugal that is based out of the beautiful city of Porto with an office close to the beach, and our Spanish team is based out of the charming center of A Coruña!
Who are you and what do you bring?
- Proactive and self-motivated, always striving to convert prospects from initial contact to successful engagement.
- Extremely organized, with attention to detail and a passion for data-driven work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful connections.
- A goal-oriented mindset, driven to achieve results.
- Skilled in conducting research to identify stakeholders and multinationals in Northern Europe.
- Proven experience in lead generation, sales prospecting, and business development.
- Experience using CRM systems (such as Zoho) to track progress and document interactions.
- Experience with LinkedIn and Sales Navigator is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal English skills (mandatory).
What will you do?
- Research and identify potential leads in target markets.
- Initiate contact via email, LinkedIn, or calls, presenting DEUS and its offerings.
- Maintain organized records of interactions in the CRM system.
- Collaborate with the broader sales and strategy teams to ensure smooth handovers for further business discussions.
- Stay up-to-date with trends in AI and business development.
Why join DEUS?
We are dedicated to making a friendly and inclusive workplace. To put it bluntly, there is an unwritten ‘no assholes’ policy that applies to both ourselves and our clients, as we always want to enjoy our team dynamic. We do trips, conferences and events together. We are always committed to cultivating a company that celebrates differences and maintains a strong team culture. We fundamentally believe in flexibility, and you will be given a lot of freedom while translating complicated problems into easy-to-use products. This means managing your own priorities, trying out new things and working a flexible hours’ scheme.
If this all sounds interesting to you, then hit that Apply Now button in the top right corner! We would love to hear from you!