Founders Associate - SaaS/ B2B (f/m/d)

Your mission is to empower the CEO and the organization by driving strategic initiatives, streamlining operations, and fostering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and growth. As a key partner, you will facilitate the execution of the startup's vision, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering impactful results that propel our mission to revolutionise the construction industry.

This role offers a mix of hands-on operational support in various areas and analytical/research work. You’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless operations.

Responsibilities

Support strategic initiatives and operations (company operating system): support the CEO in initiatives around AI or internationalization. Help to prepare the company for scale, from optimising workplace processes to implementing essential tools. Help to manage the company operating system, incl. weekly and monthly communication/ decision-making/ managerial alignment

Assist with fundraising and investor relations: Support the CEO in preparing for future funding rounds by contributing to business plans, pitch decks, and maintaining early investor relationships

Drive business development and go-to-market efforts: Contribute to marketing initiatives, content creation, and prospecting support. This may involve account and buyer research, working with sales tools, and assisting with customer onboarding and feedback collection

Must haves

• A business degree or similar
• Fluent in English
• Proven abilities in:
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations and provide critical insights
  • Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges creatively and develop innovative solutions
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability: Comfort with uncertainty and ability to quickly shift between tasks

Nice to haves:​​​​

• Industry Experience: Worked in a SaaS company and/or Start-Up before and/or connection to contractors through practical experience (e.g. internships) or in close family.
• Marketing & Sales Knowledge: Understanding of digital marketing strategies, including SEO, content marketing social media engagement, sales and customer communications.
• Project Management Experience: Experience in managing projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Financial Acumen: Basic knowledge of financial principles and budgeting can be beneficial when assisting with financial planning or fundraising efforts.
• German B2+

Performance Expectations:

• Quick Company Familiarization: Develop a deep understanding of the company culture, processes, and key stakeholders. Engage actively to absorb knowledge about operations and workflows.
• Early Responsibility and High Levels of Autonomy: Take on increasing responsibilities while demonstrating the ability to work independently. Collaborate effectively within the team and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
• Value Creation: Lead initiatives and projects that showcase your skills and deliver high-quality results. Integrate fully into the company culture and team environment while identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains based on your observations.

Join us not just for a job, but for a mission:

• Our Team: We are a team of passionate, committed individuals who are determined to realize our vision.
• Influence: Take direct responsibility and have a say in a flat-hierarchy company.
• Dynamics: Experience the agility of a startup in its early days, learn continuously, and build tomorrow’s craftsman software today.
• Growth: We foster a culture of direct feedback, continually exchanging knowledge and using today’s lessons to shape tomorrow’s success.
• Top-Tier Technology: Work with the latest Apple devices and best-in-class software to keep you at the forefront of technology and empower you.
• Location: Our central office is located in Hamburg's vibrant Schanze district.
• Holidays: Your well-being is important to us. That’s why we offer you 30 vacation days, plus December 24th as an additional day off every year.
• Relocation Bonus: We provide financial support for your move to Hamburg to join our team.
• Benefits: Enjoy perks like memberships to Urban Sports Club, benefits from Deutschland Card, top-notch coffee, refreshing beers, other beverages, and regular team events.
• International environment: Our team comes from all over the world, which is why we communicate internally in English. 

WE WANT YOU! 

Questions?

We are happy to answer all of your questions - you can reach us at people@plancraft.de.