About the role#
Join an early-stage company building AI-powered computer vision for manufacturing quality inspection. You will work directly with the founders to build the go-to-market strategy and turn conversations with manufacturers into factory deployments.
What you'll do#
- Identify promising manufacturing plants and the decision-makers in quality, engineering, and operations.
- Conduct outreach through LinkedIn, email, phone, and events.
- Join customer conversations to help progress opportunities toward factory visits and pilot deployments.
- Research manufacturing processes to assess where the product delivers value.
- Help develop the target customer profile, messaging, sales process, pricing, and expansion strategy.
What you'll need#
- Currently studying or recently graduated with a degree from a strong university.
- Relevant experience in a startup, consulting, venture capital, sales, or business development environment.
- Fluent in English with excellent professional communication skills.
- Comfortable contacting senior executives and other decision-makers directly.
- Interest in startups, AI, robotics, or manufacturing.
- Professional German communication skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in San Francisco, California.
- Salary: $48,000 to $72,000 USD annually.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Clera
Clera operates as an AI career agent based in San Francisco. The company connects job seekers with startups backed by venture capital firms like YC, Index, and a16z. Founded in 2025, the organization maintains offices in the United States and Germany. It employs approximately 19 people.
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