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About Pallon: Pallon is a spin‑off from ETH Zurich that creates AI to automatically detect defects in sewer inspection videos, advising cities on when and how to fix them. By providing precise, objective data, we aim to fix wastewater leaks, reduce CO2 emissions, and prevent urban flooding, helping cities become more sustainable and resilient.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Generation & Qualification: Identify and research potential leads through LinkedIn, company websites, and industry events. Qualify leads based on defined criteria (company size, industry, pain points, budget, authority) and accurately track/manage them in a CRM (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
* Outbound Communication: Conduct cold calls, emails, and social media outreach to engage prospects. Craft compelling, personalized messages and effectively communicate Pallon's value proposition.
* Meeting Scheduling: Arrange qualified meetings between prospects and Account Executives, ensuring accurate information is provided and following up to confirm attendance.
* Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with Account Executives and Marketing to align strategies, provide reports on activity and pipeline metrics, and offer feedback on lead quality. Stay up to date on industry trends and Pallon's offerings.
* Continuous Improvement: Participate in training programs to enhance sales skills and contribute to best practices and process improvements.
Requirements
* Prior experience in sales, business development, or a customer‑facing role is a plus but not required.
* Must be a German native speaker with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to craft compelling messages.
* Comfort with outbound prospecting, including cold calling, emailing, and LinkedIn outreach.
* Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus.
* Highly motivated, goal‑oriented, and eager to learn.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits & Company Culture
* Contribute to a positive impact on society and the environment.
* Work in a stimulating and fast‑paced environment.
* Be part of a motivated, smart, fun, and supportive team.
* Own a part of Pallon and participate in our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
* Explore sewers virtually and in real life during Pallon off‑sites.
Inclusion statement
At Pallon, we highly value equality of opportunity and inclusivity, and we especially encourage women and candidates from under‑represented backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t match 100% of the requirements.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
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