Business Development Manager (Founding Role)
Join Attanda as Business Development Manager. Drive AI automation growth across the DACH region with a competitive 25% commission, equity share and the chance to shape a fast-growing AI agency.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, prospect, and close new business opportunities in the DACH zone (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and across Europe.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
- Collaborate with the founder and AI specialists to align client needs with Attanda's solutions.
- Represent Attanda at networking events, industry meetups, and online channels.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline, forecasting growth opportunities.
- Contribute to the overall commercial strategy and positioning of Attanda.
About Attanda
Attanda is an AI automation agency headquartered in Vienna, Austria, helping startups and businesses worldwide transform their operations with AI-powered voice, chat agents, workflow automation, and customer experience solutions.
We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join as part of our founding commercial team. This is not a standard sales job - it's a rare opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in the DACH region and beyond.
The Role
As our Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for building Attanda's client base, nurturing relationships, and driving revenue growth. You'll work closely with the founder and technical team to position Attanda as the go-to AI partner for startups and mid-sized businesses.
This is a commission-based founding role with a highly competitive package:
- 25% commission on every client you bring in (for 4 years)
- 2% equity share in Attanda
- Performance bonus when scaling beyond €10k MRR
- Opportunity to transition into a fixed leadership role after the commission period
Why Join Attanda?
- Founding team role - shape the future of a high-growth AI agency.
- Generous commission structure (25%) + equity (2%).
- Direct collaboration with the founder and technical team.
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies (voice agents, chatbos, workflow automation).
- Flexible work environment - Vienna HQ + remote-friendly.
- Long-term carrier path - transition to a Head of Sales / Commercial Director role after 4 years.
To apply for this position, please send an email to careers@attanda.com with the subject line:
“Business Development Manager (Founding Role) - Job Application.”
Kindly attach your motivation letter and CV to your email.
Requirements:
- Proven track, record in B2B sales, business development, or client acquisition (preferably in SaaS, tech, AI, or automation).
- Strong understanding of startups, and digital transformation in the DACH market.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English (other EU languages a plus).
- Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable with performance-based compensation and motivated by growth.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and thrive in a startup environment.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales automation is a plus.
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