General Manager & Business Development (Europe Expansion)

Location: Carinthia, Austria | Full-Time | AI / Tech Innovation

Are you ready to lead the European expansion of one of the world’s most innovative AI companies?

We are seeking a visionary General Manager & Business Development Lead to drive our first European market entry. You’ll be the cornerstone of our growth strategy—shaping operations, building key partnerships, and unlocking new opportunities in a region with immense potential.

About Us

We’re an AI company at the cutting edge of specialised in harnessing data from urban sensors like LiDAR, RADAR, and cameras. We use cutting-edge AI and machine learning to unlock valuable insights from this data. Backed by top-tier investors and already making an impact across the UK, the Middle East and Asia, we’re now ready to expand into Europe—and we’re looking for the right leader to make it happen.

Your Mission

As the first senior hire on the ground in Europe, you will:

• Lead market entry: Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy across key European territories.
• Drive business growth: Identify, negotiate, and close strategic deals and partnerships.
• Build and scale: Establish local operations, hire and manage initial team members, and shape regional infrastructure.
• Act as a brand ambassador: Represent the company at key industry events, with clients, and to stakeholders across Europe.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior leadership or business development role in tech, ideally AI.
• Deep understanding of European markets, business culture, and regulatory landscape.
• Track record of building and scaling regional operations or launching new markets.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and wearing multiple hats.
• Fluent in English and German; other European languages a plus.

What We Offer

• A pivotal leadership role with real impact and autonomy.
• Competitive compensation + performance-based equity.
• The chance to shape the future of AI across Europe.
• A highly collaborative and mission-driven global team.

Apply now at Marzia Di Bella-Negi dibella@babeg.at with your CV and a short note about why you’re interested. Show us what you’ve built, studied, or dreamed of — we care more about your drive than your CV format.