Clera
Clera

Business Development Representative

TLDR

Own the prospecting pipeline end-to-end and shape messaging and outbound strategy in an early-stage AI SaaS GTM.

About the Role

We're a fast-growing, post-seed AI SaaS company bringing modern sales intelligence to the wholesale distribution industry — a large, underserved market ripe for transformation. Based in Berlin, Germany, our small but high-calibre GTM team is looking for a hands-on Business Development Representative who wants to own their pipeline, shape how we go to market, and grow alongside a company at an exciting early stage.

This is a rare opportunity to get genuine ownership from day one: you'll help define messaging, iterate on outbound strategy, and directly influence how we build our sales motion — not just execute a fixed playbook.

What You'll Do

  • Own the prospecting pipeline end-to-end — from outreach through to closing — via phone, email, and social media with wholesale decision-makers.

  • Test and optimise outbound and inbound lead generation, iterating quickly and cutting what doesn't work.

  • Become the resident expert on our product, the wholesale market, and customer needs — persuading rather than pitching.

  • Independently research B2B prospects and build compelling sales materials and presentations.

  • Write and refine call scripts and communication templates; share learnings through internal training sessions.

  • Work AI-native: identify and adopt AI tools to move faster and experiment with new approaches.

  • Take early ownership in shaping messaging, GTM strategy, and customer-facing processes.

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • Professional proficiency in both German and English (written and verbal) — this is essential.

  • Genuine motivation to build from scratch and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

  • Comfort with outreach channels: phone, email, and social.

  • Strong customer-facing skills — you enjoy talking to people, can persuade, and are reliable.

  • Tech-savvy mindset and/or genuine interest in the industrial/wholesale sector.

  • Ability to research customers independently and craft compelling sales materials.

  • Goal-oriented, resilient, and positive in the face of challenges.

  • Eligible to work in Germany without visa sponsorship (visa sponsorship is not available).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in B2B SaaS sales or outbound prospecting (cold outreach).

  • Proven ability to thrive in a startup or early-stage environment with fast-paced selling cycles.

  • Familiarity with the wholesale distribution industry.

Location

This role is based in Berlin, Germany. You'll be working on-site/hybrid with our Berlin-based team.

Why Join

  • Early-stage impact: help shape GTM strategy and company direction, not just execute tasks.

  • Work with a team with backgrounds from top-tier consulting and enterprise software companies.

  • Sell a product solving a real, tangible problem in a large traditional industry.

  • Learn and grow fast in a collaborative, high-ownership environment.

Clera harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to match high-growth startups with exceptional talent, streamlining the entire headhunting process. This innovative approach simplifies the job search for candidates while providing startups with access to a curated pool of skilled professionals who align with their needs.

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Founded 2024
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