Founding US Sales Associate - Agentic AI

About UsHumaans 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.The RoleAfter 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.What you’ll doBuild high-quality outbound pipeline for Athena in the US marketResearch accounts deeply and design creative, thoughtful outreach strategiesOpen conversations with HR, Finance, Ops, and AI / Transformation leadersTest messaging, positioning, and ICP hypotheses through live outreachQualify opportunities rigorously before handing them to AEsPartner closely with AEs and founders to refine targeting and approachFeed real-world signal back into messaging, product, and GTM strategyThe mindset we’re looking forA true hunter mindset - creative, persistent, and comfortable hearing “no”High rejection tolerance and emotional resilienceCuriosity about why things work, not just whether they doComfort operating in ambiguity: evolving priorities, partial context, changing messagesA bias toward action and iteration over waiting for instructionA strong instinct for leverageHow you operateYou actively use AI and data as force multipliers - for research, personalisation, pattern detection, and productivityYou experiment with angles, hooks, and formats instead of relying on scriptsYou’re thoughtful about quality, not just activityYou learn quickly from rejection and adjust fastYou care about creating pipeline that actually convertsWhat we’re looking for1-4 years of experience in a BDR, SDR, or commercial role (or equivalent)Demonstrated ability to generate outbound pipeline in B2B SaaSStrong written and verbal communication skillsIntellectual curiosity and interest in AI, systems, and automationAmbition - you see this as a step toward a bigger role over timeComfort working in fast-moving, early-stage environmentsWhy this role is specialYou’re a founding US pipeline hire for AthenaYou’ll influence how the product is positioned and sold from day oneYou’ll work directly with AEs, founders, and product leadersClear path to AE or GTM closing roles as the team scalesYour work will be visible, measurable, and impactfulYou may not be a great fit ifYou 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 GTM team comes together in the office Monday through Thursday, while most of the team collaborates in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.Package & BenefitsEarly stage startups can be messy – we know that. We're putting effort in providing you with the best employee experience and a quality driven environment in exchange for trusting us.Market-leading compensation that reflects your value25 days paid time off each year plus public holidaysShare Options with 5-year exercise window so you don’t feel pressure to exercise if you leaveFree Thursday lunches at HQ, quarterly team events, and company offsites. Top tier private coverage for health, vision and dental careA new MacBook and tools you need to do your best workEnhanced parental leave with up to 16 weeks for primary and 4 weeks for secondaryLearning & development budgetWhy Join Humaans Today?HR tech is having its AI moment and we’re positioned to own it. Humaans started as a next-gen HRIS taking on large incumbents in a massive market. We’ve since evolved into something even bigger: an AI platform that sits across workforce data and automates the operational layer of HR entirely; the natural progression of what we’ve been building toward.The product is highly differentiated. It’s built around a structured workforce data model that makes AI reliable in an HR context, something no one else has gotten right. Customers notice the difference immediately.We’re backed by Y Combinator, Lachy Groom, Moonfire, Frontline Ventures, and operators who’ve built some of the most consequential software companies of the last decade: the founders of Slack, Figma, and Shopify, and Asana’s former CRO and Head of OpenAI International.We’re a small team with an unapologetically high bar. It shows up in the product, in how we communicate, and in the standards we hold each other to.Our Commitment to DiversityAt Humaans we’re looking for genuinely good people that are transparent and emphatic. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and ensuring a fair interview process for everyone. You’re welcome to apply no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.Privacy noticeWe care about your privacy. When you apply for a role at Humaans, we’ll collect and process your personal data as part of our recruitment process. This includes things like your CV, contact details, and any other information you choose to share. We may also contact you about future opportunities. You can ask us to delete your data at any time. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.