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# Business Development Associate - German Speaker at what3words

- **Company:** what3words
- **Location:** Mongolia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2023-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/what3words/724d445c-75d6-422c-a756-3236d95c06da

## Job description

what3words is revolutionising the way the world talks about location. Street addresses aren’t accurate enough to specify specific entrances, and they don’t exist for parks, rural areas and many parts of the world. This causes frustration, inefficiencies and can be dangerous.

That’s why we created what3words.

We have divided the globe into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, and given each one a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. It’s an easy way to find and share precise locations.

what3words is being used in 193 countries, and our monthly active users continue to grow at an impressive pace. Our tech is used by thousands of emergency services, delivery companies, eCommerce businesses, ride-hailing apps and NGOs, and is integrated into the navigation systems of millions of cars around the world.🚀

## The Role

You’ll be based in our Ulaanbaatar office, but this isn’t your typical UB-based sales role! As a Business Development Associate, you’ll work closely with our London HQ and sell to businesses in the UK, using English daily, whether in emails, Slack, or Zoom calls. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team in UB, collaborating across business development, marketing, and operations, all while helping businesses integrate what3words to improve logistics, deliveries, and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Thursdays and Fridays!

Your team is a group of talented people from all over the world on an unprecedented journey. Every day brings new challenges and we are always learning. You will be proud to see your individual and team contributions making a real difference.🌍

If you are a recent graduate or similar that is looking to join a rapidly-growing business in its scale-up phase that values entrepreneurial thinking and creative decision making, this is your unique opportunity.

## Requirements

- Execute on sales targets in the company’s key target markets (focus on Germany) in core verticals including eCommerce, logistics and infrastructure.
- Use LinkedIn, email, and other tools to connect with businesses and close partnership deals.
- Get what3words products (including Swiftcomplete, our address validation software) integrated in client environments, either with a direct integration or via a plugin/extension (e.g. Shopify, Woocommerce, BigCommerce)
- Outbound, schedule and lead sales calls and meetings, creating resources and decks to help businesses see why they should integrate what3words and Swiftcomplete
- Working hours will be 11am - 8pm for decent coverage of the German market

You will have

- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken) with the ability to communicate effectively with English- and German-speaking clients or stakeholders.
- Experience in a Sales or Business Development role - you know what it takes to schedule a high volume of calls, be confident when speaking to clients and negotiate deals.
- Strong communication and presentation skills - you know how to build strong relationships with both colleagues and external partners.
- Strong ability to work autonomously.
- A good understanding of what3words and highly motivated by our ambition to become a global addressing standard.

You will be

- AI-savvy and comfortable with tech, able to explain technical details simply
- Able to produce resources of a very high standard (e.g. slide decks), quickly
- Proactive and intuitive. We give thorough training and sales onboarding—but we love proactive learners who are able to learn quickly and take initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable - you’re excited by new challenges and learning from our mistakes and double down on what works.
- Ambitious and interested in building a long-term career with us
- A team-player, motivated by working with a close-knit team and supporting colleagues in their work to drive the business forward
- Organised, able to juggle a large workload and prioritise effectively and a mindset to automate and simplify processes where possible

Bonus points if you

- Speak languages beyond German and English (Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic and Japanese specifically)
- Have lived, studied or worked abroad, ideally in a German-speaking environment

Equality, diversity and inclusion at what3words

Our mission is to help everyone talk about everywhere, and we believe diverse perspectives make for a better company and better products too. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and company culture.

## Benefits

- Flexible working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home per week)
- 6 week remote working (work from anywhere) policy
- 25 days holiday
- Private health insurance
- Plenty of free snacks in the office and regular lunch socials 🍕
- 2 Wellbeing Days each year (take them whenever you need, no questions asked, to recharge and feel your best.)
- Share options
- Lunch & learn sessions
- Generous parental leave policies
- Family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company Laptop
- Sports and hobbies clubs

## About what3words

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: what3words has divided the world into 3m × 3m squares and given each a unique three-word address, creating a global standard for precise location communication.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Chris Sheldrick (Co-founder & CEO), Jack Waley-Cohen (Co-founder & COO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Location technology, geospatial data, software development
- **Target customers**: B2B (logistics, e-commerce, emergency services, NGOs, national infrastructure) and B2C (individuals using the free app)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “A global standard for precise location” – making it simple to talk about any precise location on Earth using three words.

## Products & Services
- **[Free App & Online Map]**: Browser-based map and mobile app allowing anyone to find, share, and navigate to what3words addresses. Works offline using GPS. Available in 60+ languages.
- **[what3words Pro]**: Premium tier with additional tools and features for power users (e.g., navigation integration with Uber, CityMapper, Waze; AI Chat and Voice Chat).
- **[API & SDK for Business]**: Commercial integration products for enterprises, logistics companies, and governments to embed precise location capabilities into their software. Free access for emergency services and NGOs.
- **[what3words for Business]**: Enterprise-grade solutions used by thousands of businesses to improve delivery accuracy, cut costs, and enhance customer experience.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **USD 147.8 million** across 21 rounds (latest venture round: USD 10 million on 2021-12-14 led by Brand Capital International; Series C in 2018; earlier rounds from investors including TURN8 and Future Fifty)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Brand Capital International (lead), TURN8, Future Fifty; partners include Uber, CityMapper, Waze; used by over 650 businesses, government organisations, and NGOs in 170+ countries.
- **Growth Signals**: 50 million+ app downloads; used in 193 countries; 57 trillion+ unique what3words addresses; 154 employees (though -7.6% YoY headcount decline as per latest data); operates in 29 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Uniqueness**: No other system provides a consistent, human-friendly, three-word address for every 3m square on Earth – covering 57 trillion squares.
- **Offline first**: App works entirely offline via GPS, critical for remote areas or emergencies.
- **Precision & permanence**: Addresses are fixed to a 3m square, never change, and are not duplicated – unlike street addresses.
- **Multilingual**: Available in 60+ languages, enabling global adoption in native tongues.
- **Verbal & text friendly**: Easy to say, write, and type – unlike map pins or coordinates.

## Strategic Focus
- **Enterprise expansion**: Growing adoption among logistics, e-commerce, and infrastructure companies to drive operational efficiency.
- **Language & market coverage**: Continued rollout of new languages and localisation to increase global usage.
- **Integration ecosystem**: Deepening partnerships with navigation apps, mapping platforms, and enterprise software.
- **Emergency services & NGOs**: Providing free access to promote use in life-saving scenarios.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & ratings**: Rated 4.3/5 on LinkedIn (102+ reviews) with Work-Life 4.2, Compensation 4.0, and Culture 4.4.
- **Flexible work**: Hybrid/remote options available – many roles are listed as “Remote or Hybrid” (e.g., Atlanta, GA or London offices).
- **Global team**: Employees across 29 countries; 154 staff with a mix of technical, consulting, sales, and design roles.
- **Recent open roles**: Business Development Associates (Arabic, German, Korean, Japanese), Senior Front End Engineer, Mobile Automation Engineer.
- **Notable alumni destinations**: Google, Apple, Meta, Deliveroo – indicating strong talent development.
- **Meaningful mission**: Work on a product that solves a fundamental global problem – precise location for everyone.

## Sources
1. [what3words.com](https://what3words.com/en/about) – About us page
2. [what3words.com](https://what3words.com/) – Homepage
3. [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/what3words) – Company profile, financials, headcount, funding
4. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/what3words) – Careers, offices, culture summary
5. [Ashby Careers Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/what3words) – Current job postings

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