Founder’s Associate and Sales Coordinator (f/m/d)
About The Position
8tree is the global leader in AR-enabled 3D precision surface inspection tools that are purpose-built for the demanding quality standards of aerospace and aviation. Our application-specific surface inspection tools are fully self-contained, handheld, portable precision measurement systems that work as easily as taking a photo, and empower operators to achieve increased quality, reliability and efficiency in their industrial workflows. This enhances safety standards for industry, ultimately benefiting consumers. Our customers include the world’s leading aerospace, aviation and wind-turbine blade companies. We are a talented, motivated and supportive team with offices in the US, Germany and Malaysia. We are expanding our global footprint and seeking a Founder's Associate & Sales Coordinator for our office in Dallas, TX, USA. This role drives revenue growth by actively engaging in pre-sales follow-ups and lead nurturing, as well as by working closely with 8tree's CEO. We will only consider applicants that meet the “Must-have Requirements” listed below. We request the courtesy of your personalized response; AI-generated cover letters will be excluded from consideration. If the role and requirements describe you and your interest, then we look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in sales (with in-person customer facetime), business development, or sales operations within B2B technology or industrial sectors.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to getting things done.
- Extreme attention to detail
- Excellent command of the English language (grammatically correct verbally and in writing)
- Strong technical curiosity — ability to understand and communicate complex technology clearly.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for customer-facing interaction.
- Analytical and structured mindset, with attention to process optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or related discipline) required, advanced degree or MBA a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to ~50%
Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Project Management: Lead end-to-end projects across departments (sales, HR, operations, legal, etc.), ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Executive Support: Proactively take over tasks from the CEO. Handle ad-hoc requests.
- Vendor & Partner Management: Manage vendor onboarding, contracts, compliance, and relationship follow-ups.
- Sales: Coordinate and execute personalized follow-ups to advance qualified opportunities.
- Support online tool demo/meetings/webinars.
- Maintain visibility on all pipeline activity in HubSpot CRM, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights.
- Manage the sales tech stack (HubSpot, PandaDoc, price lists, automation tools).
- Develop and maintain sales playbooks, templates, and process documentation to streamline scaling.
- Implement process automation and reporting dashboards to improve sales efficiency and transparency.
- Potential travel to international tradeshows.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, tenure-based paid time off (PTO) and industry-leading health plan benefits & excellent retirement plan with employer match.
- Work with industry-leading technology that directly benefits mission-critical quality & public safety.
- Work with a fiercely supportive, demanding and fast-paced team; quick path to making decisions and flexible team culture
- Opportunities for long-term career growth within the company’s growing business development team
- Independence and flexibility to manage your day-to-day work commitments and schedule
- Business travel expenses are always fully covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
