Sales-driven individuals with a high-energy attitude and multilingual skills will find this market expansion role in a fast-growing startup. The position is based in Lisbon and emphasizes cold outreach and direct client engagement.
Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.
Original posting from Bounce via Ashby
💙 ABOUT BOUNCE
Bounce is building cloud storage for the physical world. We started with the largest luggage storage network on the planet: 35,000+ local businesses in 4,000 cities across 100+ countries, where travelers can drop their bags and get on with their day. Now we're expanding into luggage delivery and our own 24/7 lockers.
We're a small, scrappy team with offices in Lisbon, San Francisco, and Tokyo. We move fast, test ideas early, and change course when the data tells us to. If you want to help make the world a lighter place, you'll fit right in.
Bounce was named the Inc 5000's fastest-growing travel company in the USA in 2024 and is backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Sapphire.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of Bounce's Sales Academy, you'll become a Market Launcher within our sales team and embark on an exciting 5-month journey designed to jumpstart your career in sales. This comprehensive program offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment where innovation and ambition thrive. You’ll receive full training on our products, services, and sales techniques from day one, with structured guidance and mentorship from our experienced team. Throughout the year, you’ll build your skill set in lead generation, relationship management, and closing deals, all while developing a deep understanding of sales. By the end of the program, you'll be equipped with the confidence and expertise to succeed in a dynamic sales role at Bounce or beyond.
Start date: February 2027
Duration: 5 months
WHERE YOU COME IN
- You will grow Bounce’s network and close supply gaps across Europe
- You will be expected to cold call, email, and outreach to prospective clients
- Work closely with your manager to identify areas for expansion
- You are supplied with leads every month, but you are expected to deliver your own leads
- You are responsible for the full cycle of the sales from discovery call, sales pitch, close, creating the account, to onboarding the partner.
YOUR PROFILE
- Must be fluent in English and any other European language is a bonus
- High-energy individual with a strong desire to learn and achieve top results
- Comfortable with a high volume of sales calls & confidence in cold approaching businesses
- Comfortable with rejection / hearing "no"
- Charismatic, positive, “can-do” attitude over the phone and in-person
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic who’s looking to contribute directly to the company’s success
- Confidence in face-to-face interaction and outside sales with local businesses
- Self-starter with the drive to self-manage and work towards goals
- Interest in Sales, Marketing, and startups
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Intro call with our Talent team to get to know you and share more about Bounce.
- Hiring manager interview to explore your background and skills
- Final interview with our Global Sales Manager
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation
- €900 per month
- Commission (100% of target = €315 per month)
Benefits
- Meal allowance through Coverflex
- Commute allowance
- Gym membership
- Catered lunches twice a week, plus snacks and drinks in the office
LOCATION
You'll be based in our Lisbon office https://maps.app.goo.gl/J3JKiKMVaA2sghEg7.
LEARN HOW WE THINK AND WORK
- Visit bounce.com http://bounce.com
- Read about our Series B on TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/12/bounce-grabs-19m-to-expand-its-traveller-convenience-network/
- See why a16z invested in Bounce https://a16z.com/2022/04/26/investing-in-bounce/
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bounce/posts/?feedView=all
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bounce/?hl=en-gb
- TikTok https://tiktok.com/@bounce
Source: Bounce careers (Ashby)