Experienced business developer position available

The Center of Data Intensive Systems (Daisy) at Aalborg University is a leading European research center in database technologies. Daisy is looking for an experienced business developer to bring a promising indexing technology to market. The position is based in Aalborg Denmark, is part-time, and has to be filled from the 1st of October till the 31st of January.
You will be part of a small team working on developing the technology. You will be responsible of finding early adopters, creating relationship with potential clients, and developing a clear business strategy. You will be working in an exciting environment, in close relationship with database researchers. The initial employment is with Aalborg University for the proof-of-concept period (until February 2011). It is expected that a spin-out company will be established during 2010, and that the employment can be transferred to the spin-out company at the end of the proof-of-concept period. Therefore, candidates with an entrepreneurial mind are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Prospect partners
  • Contact potential clients
  • Establish a product to market strategy
  • Attract investors

Requirements:

  • University degree in Business or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Sales
  • Proven track of records of sales in the database domain
  • Understanding of the database vendors market
  • Excellent oral and verbal communication skills in English
  • Top interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in a startup, strong entrepreneurial drive

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, plus pensions contributions
  • Play an important role in PLWAH, make a real difference, be part of the next big thing
  • Aalborg is the center of a beautiful region of Denmark, with nice beaches, unique nature, and clean air

Please send your CV and application letter to fdeliege@cs.aau.dk.