Founding US Sales Associate - Agentic AI

About the role

Humaans is building the next generation of infrastructure for the workplace; software designed for companies that are scaling fast, operating globally, and pushing into new boundaries. What started as a system of record has evolved into a broader platform for operating people globally. With Athena, our agentic AI layer, Humaans moves beyond data management into intelligent orchestration, connecting workflows across HR, IT, Finance, and Operations so organisations can act faster and with greater confidence, redefining how work gets done. We work with ambitious teams across Europe and the US, from AI-native companies like Lovable, Poolside, Fyxer AI, and Tandem Health, to established, high-growth organisations scaling internationally and through acquisition, including Quantexa, Sellpy, Manychat, Gigs, Croud, and Threecolts. These teams don't buy software for features,they buy leverage. The ability to run faster, cleaner, and with more control as complexity compounds. To date, we've raised $20m in venture funding from some of the most respected founders, operators, and funds in technology: Lachy Groom (Physical Intelligence), Stewart Butterfield (Slack), Tobias Lütke (Shopify), Dylan Field (Figma), Jeff Weiner (LinkedIn), Claire Johnson (Stripe), Oliver Jay (OpenAI), Jay Simmons (Bond) as well as Y Combinator, Moonfire, Frontline Ventures, Pathlight Ventures, and Exor. If you have massive ambition and want to work on a hard problem, with a small team that moves fast, at a moment when the category is genuinely up for grabs - this is it. After proving our product and operating model internationally, we're now expanding into the US from San Francisco. This role is about bringing Athena AI Agents there first. As a Founding BDR / Sales Associate, you'll be responsible for opening doors, generating conviction, and creating high-quality opportunities for Athena in the US market. You'll work at the sharp edge of category creation - testing messages, earning attention, and learning what resonates before the playbook exists. You'll be expected to think, experiment, and build, not just execute sequences and work closely with AEs, founders, and marketing to shape how Athena is introduced to HR, Finance, and Transformation leaders across the US. The pipeline you create here will define what follows.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality outbound pipeline for Athena in the US market
• Research accounts deeply and design creative, thoughtful outreach strategies
• Open conversations with HR, Finance, Ops, and AI / Transformation leaders
• Test messaging, positioning, and ICP hypotheses through live outreach
• Qualify opportunities rigorously before handing them to AEs
• Partner closely with AEs and founders to refine targeting and approach
• Feed real-world signal back into messaging, product, and GTM strategy
• The mindset we're looking for
• A true hunter mindset - creative, persistent, and comfortable hearing "no"
• High rejection tolerance and emotional resilience
• Curiosity about why things work, not just whether they do
• Comfort operating in ambiguity: evolving priorities, partial context, changing messages
• A bias toward action and iteration over waiting for instruction
• A strong instinct for leverage
• How you operate
• You actively use AI and data as force multipliers - for research, personalisation, pattern detection, and productivity
• You experiment with angles, hooks, and formats instead of relying on scripts
• You're thoughtful about quality, not just activity
• You learn quickly from rejection and adjust fast
• You care about creating pipeline that actually converts

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in a BDR, SDR, or commercial role (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to generate outbound pipeline in B2B SaaS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in AI, systems, and automation
• Ambition - you see this as a step toward a bigger role over time
• Comfort working in fast-moving, early-stage environments
• Why this role is special
• You're a founding US pipeline hire for Athena
• You'll influence how the product is positioned and sold from day one
• You'll work directly with AEs, founders, and product leaders
• Clear path to AE or GTM closing roles as the team scales
• Your work will be visible, measurable, and impactful
• You may not be a great fit if
• You need strong brand recognition to sell. We're still establishing our US presence and need someone who thrives on evangelism.
• You need a fully built playbook before you can perform. We're building the US motion and need someone who thrives without structure.
• You struggle with a GMT role covering international hours. Async communication, time zone discipline, and high self-management are non-negotiables.
• This is an in-person role. Our team comes together in the office Monday through Thursday, while most of the team collaborates in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
• Package & Benefits
• Early stage sta

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