Bowatt

Founding Account Executive, Head of Sales Track (German-speaking)

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About the role

About BoWatt
BoWatt is building agentic requirements and system engineering software for manufacturing. We believe AI will reach PhD-level engineering capability within the next 10 years. This will unlock massive value across several complex manufacturing industries. Cars. Planes. Rockets. Factories. Chips. Medical devices. All will be engineered with agents.
 
We bootstrapped BoWatt to €500k+ ARR before raising our first round. BoWatt is backed by tier-1 investors, including Atlantic Foodlabs, Buildery (CDTM affiliates), and Prequel Ventures, along with angels from Cohere and Luminovo.
 
You’ll join a small, exceptional team of startup builders, driven by innovation and execution. Over half the team are former founders across DeepTech AI, psychedelics, and gaming. We’ve studied and worked at top institutions and companies like Stanford, TUM, Google, EA, and YC-backed AI startups.
 
The role
Responsible for qualifying and closing new pilot customers, from large Mittelstand companies to Tier-1 enterprises in the DACH region and beyond

Run product demos tailored to each customer's specific pain points

Build the business case and quantify the ROI for each demo client

Own and manage your pipeline end-to-end

Develop deep expertise in BoWatt's software, customers, and target industries

Work with BDRs who help feed the top of your funnel

First 6 months: intensive training and close collaboration with the CEO to build the industry knowledge and context needed to succeed in the role

 
You
You are able to easily shake off rejection

You write clearly, speak confidently, and know how to get to the point

You are able to adapt and develop practical solutions for each situation - every customer has unique challenges and goals

You want to grow into a domain expert - software, customers, and industry

You are ambitious, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve results

 
Requirements
At least 1 year of closing experience in B2B software sales, ideally in an industrial or technical environment

Alternatively, experience in technical sales or other sales position at an industrial manufacturer

Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Pipedrive) and sales metrics

4 days per week in the office in Munich (Meta Office, Balanstraße)

Fluent German required; English is our internal working language

Manufacturing and/or startup experience is a bonus

 
What we offer
Competitive salary based on experience (base salary, plus uncapped commission)

25 vacation days/per yr, plus public holidays

Company retreats

WellPass membership

 
Interview process
30min Screening call (Nat or Malte)

1.5hr Sales Interview (CEO + team member)

1hr Culture fit interview (CEO + CPO)

Offer and reference checks

We aim to complete the interview process within 14 days.
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Role
Technology & IT CRM Sales Founding Account Executive remote

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Founding Account Executive, Head of Sales Track (German-speaking) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Bowatt?
  3. Which of CRM, Sales and Founding have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with CRM, Sales and Founding.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Founding Account Executive, Head of Sales Track (German-speaking) role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Sales and Founding, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Bowatt needs from this hire.

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