GTM/Sales Associate

GTM/Sales Associate (Field Sales & Lead Generation) - MithramAbout MithramMithram is building crisis intelligence technology that saves lives. Our real-time radio transcription platform helps emergency responders-firefighters, police, and 911 dispatchers-make faster, better-informed decisions during critical incidents.We're a venture-backed company ($2.1M pre-seed from Pear Ventures, Tidepool Labs, and Stanford professors) with active pilot programs at fire departments across the Bay Area. We're now scaling to emergency response agencies nationwide.The RoleWe're looking for our first GTM/Sales Associate to build relationships with emergency response agencies on the ground. You'll spend time in the car visiting fire departments to introduce Mithram, then follow up via phone and demos to qualify opportunities for our founders to close.What You'll DoField prospecting: Drive to fire departments and emergency response agencies across the Bay Area to introduce Mithram and build relationships with department leadershipPhone follow-up: Engage departments you've connected with via calls to run discovery, answer questions, and move opportunities forwardRun product demos: Showcase Mithram's technology remotely or in-person to fire chiefs, police captains, and emergency management teamsQualify rigorously: Feed 5-8 qualified departments per week to founders based on budget, authority, need, and timeline (10-15 total meetings/calls per week)Manage pipeline: Maintain organized tracking of accounts, visits, conversations, and opportunity statusTerritory intelligence: Map target departments, identify decision-makers, and understand local procurement processesWhat Success Looks LikeWeek 1-4: Learn the product, understand emergency services landscape, and begin field visits across the Bay AreaMonth 2-3: Consistently delivering 5-8 qualified opportunities per week through field prospecting and phone follow-upMonth 4+: Optimize territory coverage, refine messaging, and scale qualified pipeline deliveryWhat We're Looking For1-3 years of field sales, outside sales, or territory management experience (B2B or B2G preferred)Comfortable with in-person prospecting: You enjoy getting in the car, showing up at departments, and building relationships face-to-faceStrong relationship builder: Can quickly establish credibility with fire chiefs and emergency management professionalsSelf-directed: Thrive with autonomy-you'll plan your own territory coverage and daily scheduleOrganized & detail-oriented: Track visits, follow-ups, and pipeline meticulouslyMission-driven: Genuinely care about technology that saves lives and serving first respondersValid driver's license and reliable vehicleBonus: Public sector sales experience, familiarity with emergency services, military/public safety background, or government procurement knowledgeDay-to-Day RealityMix of field visits (2-3 departments per day) and phone calls with warm leadsPlanning efficient routes across Bay Area fire departments and police agenciesSome early mornings or shift changes to catch fire chiefs during their working hoursCollaborative weekly planning with founders to prioritize target accountsOccasional ride-alongs with founders for high-priority prospectsWhy Join MithramMission that matters: Build relationships that directly enable life-saving technologyEarly-stage ownership: First sales hire-define our field sales playbook from scratchFounder collaboration: Weekly strategy sessions with CEO and founding teamClear growth path: Opportunity to move into closing role or build a team as we scaleStrong traction: Active pilots with established departments and clear product-market fitCompensationContractor salary/can convert to full-time salary based on performance ($70K-90K)Performance bonuses tied to qualified pipeline metricsMileage reimbursementEarly-stage equityHealth, dental, and vision insuranceLocation