Sales & Business Development (m/w/d)

Hello, we're PHONT, an innovative startup based in Frankfurt. Our vision is to bring subtitles to life and reimagine a tool that hasn't evolved in a hundred years. We're doing this by integrating emotional nuances into subtitles through the combination of AI and design.

Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and close leads independently across our B2B products
• Take over and develop existing lead pipelines from the founding team
• Prepare, attend, and follow up on trade shows and industry events (e.g., NAB, SXSW, EFM Berlin)
• Build and optimize outreach campaigns and sales processes
• Support marketing initiatives, grant applications, and testing of sales hypotheses and KPIs as needed

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• A quick learning curve with new tools and the drive to establish structures
• Genuine interest in our technology and the accessibility space

Nice to have

• A completed Bachelor's degree (e.g., in a gap year before your Master's)
• First professional experience in sales, business development, or account management
• Background in media, broadcasting, or the event industry
• Experience with CRM tools and sales automation

Benefits

• Hands-on experience at international trade shows and industry events
• Flat hierarchies and a supportive, inclusive work culture
• Flexible working hours and a creative workspace in Frankfurt
• Potential for continued collaboration beyond the contract period
• Direct impact on a product that's changing accessibility worldwide