Commercial Associate

Job description

We're Lleverage, and we're making the autonomous back office actually achievable for businesses. We enable teams to capture, automate, and integrate AI-driven workflows and agents into their business, because AI is only useful when it actually fits into daily operations.

We help established industries – manufacturing, logistics, and wholesale – automate the messy, manual processes that most tools can’t handle. From order and invoice processing to ERP integrations, our AI Operating Platform gives businesses back their time and boosts profitability.

We’re a fast-growing, VC-backed scale-up based in Amsterdam, with big ambitions for 2026 and beyond. This is your chance to join early, have real impact, and grow alongside the company.

About the role

We're looking for an exceptional Commercial Associate who will be the engine of our sales pipeline. You'll identify and qualify high-potential prospects, turning cold leads into warm opportunities, and close deals. You'll combine systematic prospecting with creative outreach to build relationships with decision-makers who need AI solutions. Our expectation is that you develop yourself into a revenue quota-carrying Account Executive role within 12 months, and a team lead role after that.

This isn't your typical Commercial Associate role - you'll be working with cutting-edge AI tools to scale your impact, targeting businesses that are ready to transform their operations with AI.

Why Lleverage?

• Work, learn, have fun: You'll be part of a top-notch commercial team that operates at the highest level of performance
• Build a unique network: Connect with decision-makers and operational leaders across traditional industries who are eager to implement AI solutions
• Get autonomy & ownership: Design your own prospecting strategies and own your pipeline development
• Compensation: We pay top of market cash and equity, with compensation tied to the pipeline value you create

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Generation: Identify, research, and qualify high-value prospects across target industries and company sizes
• Strategic Outreach: Create personalized, multi-touch campaigns that cut through the noise and generate genuine interest
• Lead Qualification: Conduct discovery calls to understand prospect needs and determine fit for our AI automation platform
• Opportunity Development: Take on qualification meetings with decision-makers ready to explore AI solutions
• Market Intelligence: Gather insights on prospect pain points, competitive landscape, and market trends to inform our sales strategy
• CRM Excellence: Maintain accurate prospect data and activity records to optimize team performance and forecasting within HubSpot
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to align on messaging and ideal customer profiles
• Innovation: Leverage AI tools and creative approaches to scale your prospecting impact beyond traditional BDR methods

Job requirements

Job specific requirements

• Sales Excellence: Proven track record in outbound sales development, lead generation, or similar high-performance role
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Dutch (native) and English with ability to engage C-level executives
• High Performance Environment: You have 1-3 years of experience excelling in a high performance work environment such as top-tier professional services (Consulting, Investment Banking), or selling at high growth B2B-startup(s)
• Research Skills: Ability to quickly understand complex business challenges and identify how AI automation can provide solutions
• Persistence with Purpose: Resilience to handle rejection while maintaining enthusiasm and systematic follow-up
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using CRM systems, sales automation tools, and AI-powered prospecting platforms; HubSpot, Clay, Lemlist
• Results-Driven: Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding pipeline generation targets
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-starter who can create structure from ambiguity and optimize processes
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively while maintaining individual accountability for results

Nice to haves

• Experience selling to or working with industrial companies
• Background in SaaS, automation, or technology solutions
• Understanding of AI applications in business processes
• Experience with account-based marketing or sales approaches
• Previous work in a high-growth startup environment

Our Tech Stack

You'll be working with best-in-class tools:

• CRM: HubSpot for pipeline management
• Prospecting: AI-powered research and outreach tools like Clay and Lemlist
• Communication: Multi-channel outreach across email, LinkedIn, and phone
• Analytics: Data-driven insights to optimize your approach
• And always exploring what's next

We offer

You are ready for the ride of a lifetime with experienced entrepreneurs and innovators who aim for hyper growth on a global scale. We look for an enormous drive and hands-on mentality. Somebody who can work with us in creating the best AI platform out there!

We offer a good salary, a highly experienced (and very entertaining...) team and considerable share and bonus packages. And last but not least, this is the start of your career to grow into a commercial lead and to lay the foundation for years to come.

Important note

This is a sales role, not operations or strategy.