About the role#
Clera is an early-stage industrial automation startup. We build computer vision systems that understand and verify manual work in factories. You will work directly with the founders to develop our go-to-market approach and turn manufacturer conversations into factory deployments.
What you'll do#
- Identify promising manufacturing plants and relevant decision-makers.
- Conduct outreach to plant managers, quality leaders, manufacturing engineers, and operations executives.
- Build and test outbound campaigns across LinkedIn, email, phone, and events.
- Join customer calls and help progress conversations toward factory visits and pilots.
- Research manufacturing processes to identify use cases with strong return on investment.
- Help shape the ideal customer profile, messaging, sales process, pricing, and expansion strategy.
What you'll need#
- Currently studying or recently graduated with a degree from a highly regarded university in Business Administration, Economics, or Marketing.
- Fluent in English. German language skills are a plus.
- Experience in a startup, consulting, venture capital, sales, or business development environment.
- Strong communication skills and comfort engaging senior decision-makers.
- Analytical, curious, and persistent mindset.
- Ability to take ownership and move quickly.
- Interest in startups, AI, robotics, or manufacturing.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in San Francisco, California.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $48,000 to $72,000 annually.
- Term: Rolling.
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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