Chief of Staff - Strategy & AI Enablement (m/f/d)

Chief of Staff - Strategy & AI Enablement (m/f/d)

Berlin

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scale-ups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for a highly motivated Chief of Staff to the CEO at one of our Ecosystem Companies. This is not a coordination role. This is a company-building role.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fuelled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

Run the Company Operating System

Drive the CEO agenda across all functions

Build and enforce a clear operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

Create full transparency on performance: GMV, Net Revenue, margin, working capital

Identify bottlenecks early and force resolution

Translate Strategy into Execution

Break down company strategy into concrete, executable plans

Align all CEO direct reports on priorities and timelines

Track execution rigorously and intervene where needed

Act as sparring partner to senior leadership

Own Business and Financial Steering

Work closely with Finance on P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity

Understand and challenge core drivers: pricing, margin, AR/AP, capital efficiency

Support investor communication and board preparation

Ensure decision-making is data-driven and fast

Drive AI in How We Operate

Apply AI to how the company runs - not to the product itself

Identify where workflows can be automated or improved

Deploy tools that increase speed, quality, and leverage across teams

Push for continuous improvement in execution

Lead High-Impact Projects

Own cross-functional initiatives end-to-end (e.g. M&A, market expansion, funding)

Run due diligence and support integration efforts

Solve ambiguous, high‑stakes problems with speed and clarity

Your Profile:

5+ years at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company
or top-tier investment banking with strong M&A exposure

Proven track record of applying AI tools in real operating environments

Strong financial understanding (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Exceptional structuring and problem‑solving skills

Ability to operate under pressure in a high‑performance environment

Excellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client.

Benefits and Perks:

Work directly with the CEO on the most critical topics

Exposure to board-level thinking and decision‑making

Full visibility across the company

Opportunity to shape how a high‑growth company is run

Steep learning curve with real responsibility from day one

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.