Founder's Associate

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Berlin

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About the Role This is a high-ownership, hands-on position that puts you directly alongside the CEO of a fast-growing, early-stage AI SaaS company serving the wholesale distribution industry. You'll work across GTM, Product, Engineering, operations, and fundraising - clearing blockers, driving strategic initiatives, and building the operational foundations the company needs to scale. This is not a support role; you'll own outcomes end-to-end and grow into a generalist operator with deep exposure across every function of the business. What You'll Do • Act as the CEO's right hand, working on the company's highest-priority initiatives across all functions. • Own cross-functional projects end-to-end - from scoping and execution through to reporting outcomes back to leadership. • Build and refine internal processes and operational infrastructure designed to scale with the company. • Support strategic work including market analysis, partnership evaluation, fundraising materials, and new market entry. • Translate between GTM, Product, and Engineering teams to maintain alignment and momentum. • Identify and clear blockers, connecting dots across teams without needing a step-by-step playbook. • Jump in to resolve urgent issues and take full responsibility for timely outcomes. • Take on a broad range of responsibilities - across fundraising, GTM, product, hiring, and operations - to learn fast and grow fast. What We're Looking For Required: • 1–2 years of experience in an early-stage startup, VC, or consulting environment, with a track record of delivering cross-functional projects end-to-end. • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments with limited resources and no playbook. • Full professional fluency in both German and English (spoken and written) - non-negotiable. • Proactive, entrepreneurial self-starter who identifies what needs to happen and makes it happen with minimal direction. • Structured thinker who biases toward action and iterates quickly with incomplete information. • Calm and composed under pressure with a high tolerance for shifting priorities and competing demands. • Strong cross-functional communicator - comfortable bridging technical and commercial teams. Nice to Have: • Basic financial fluency - comfort with budgets, models, or business cases. • Prior exposure to B2B SaaS, sales intelligence, or distribution-sector businesses. Compensation & Benefits • Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 per year, depending on experience. • Direct access to senior leadership and broad exposure across all business functions from day one. • Fast-paced, high-learning environment with real ownership and impact. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Location This is a full-time, on-site role based in Berlin, Germany. Candidates must be based in or able to relocate to Berlin. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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