Founders Associate (Sales Focus)

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing AI technology company as one of its first commercial hires. As Founders Associate , you'll work directly alongside the CEO, operating across sales, operations, and company building from day one. The company sits at the cutting edge of AI-driven content and brand visibility — helping businesses get discovered inside AI-powered search platforms and large language model interfaces.

The team is small (~8 people), highly ambitious, and backed by several notable accelerator and startup programs. This role is suited to someone who wants hands‑on exposure to building a business from the ground up, with a clear commercial mandate.

What You'll Do

• Support and drive sales activities end-to-end — from outreach and qualification through to closing deals

• Work directly with the CEO on strategic and operational priorities across the business

• Help shape early commercial processes, including pipeline management, client communication, and reporting

• Engage directly with clients across a range of industries, representing the company in German and English

• Contribute to broader company-building initiatives as the organisation scales

• Act as a force‑multiplier for the founding team — taking on high‑impact work with limited hand‑holding

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 1–2 years of full‑time professional experience

• Fluency in both German and English — essential for client‑facing work and internal communication

• A strong commercial instinct and genuine enthusiasm for sales

• Comfort operating in a fast‑moving, ambiguous early‑stage environment

• High agency, strong communication skills, and attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Prior experience at a consultancy (e.g. strategy, management, or tech consulting) or an early‑stage startup

• Familiarity with AI, SEO, or content marketing concepts

• Experience engaging with B2B clients across multiple industries

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation up to EUR 130,000 (base salary plus sales‑related variable component)

• Equity: 0.5–1% — meaningful early‑stage ownership

• Direct mentorship and day‑to‑day collaboration with the founding CEO

• Significant scope for growth and increased responsibility as the company scales

Location

This is a fully on‑site role , based in either Hamburg or Munich, Germany . The team operates across both cities. Candidates must be willing to work from one of these two locations.