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We are a dynamic and ambitious company backed by top-tier investors like Point Nine and earlybird. In a world where decarbonization and competitiveness are perceived as opposites, we enable industrial companies with AI to achieve both. We give industrial leaders like BMW, Continental, Infineum, Schaeffler and many more a radical advantage. But we’re not just iterating on energy – we’re reimagining its very core with AI.
Join us and take responsibility for one of the most interesting phases in every company: transition from traction to hyper‑growth. Seize immediate, tangible impact and solve big, complex challenges alongside a team that’s as ambitious as you are.
Our Energy AI platform provides a standardized way to cut costs and emissions simultaneously. We enable enterprises to unlock cheap, renewable energy by decoupling energy sourcing from process demands and syncing flexible production with ultra- low price windows.
Responsibilities
- Architect the Strategy
- Identify all relevant partnership fields (tech, consulting, energy).
- Create and test data‑driven hypotheses to forecast GTM and ARR impact.
- Prioritize & Validate
- Evaluate opportunities for the fastest, most cost‑efficient growth.
- Quickly test hypotheses to guide resource investment for maximum return.
- Drive Execution & Close Deals
- Design contracts from concept to successful launch.
- Independently lead outreach, negotiation, and closing of partnerships.
- Scale & Manage for the Long‑Term
- Scale successful models and partnerships.
- Establish frameworks to monitor joined value creation.
Requirements
- Must‑Haves
- 3+ years of experience working with C‑levels and/or consultancies at a partnership level, ensuring you are perceived and respected as an equal counterpart.
- Proven track record of achieving goals and solving complex problems. Show us what you’re capable of!
- Professional fluency in German and English.
- Excellent communication abilities with high‑ranking stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience in project management and operational execution.
- Expertise in creating and analyzing hypotheses and forecasts.
- Experience in establishing evaluation and monitoring models.
- Flexibility to adapt to new challenges and changing market conditions.
- Strong data‑driven and analytical mindset.
- Nice‑to‑Haves
- Experience in Startup‑Land (either as a Founder or Early Employee).
- Experience as Chief of Staff or in a similar role that requires strong communication skills, organization, and an execution focus.
Benefits
- Significant Shares :
- Investment in your Skill : Access to a network of the greatest minds in European business, significantly enhanced by our backers at Point Nine.
- Impact : Opportunity to change the world and save Europe.
- The Ride : Expect the craziest ride of your business life.
Our Values
- Focused Ownership: Every team member takes ownership of their work and prioritizes tasks that drive the most impact. We coordinate transparently and manage time effectively to align with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Agility and Fast Iteration: We are agile and adaptable, embracing change while being intentional about its implementation by aligning our actions with strategic goals.
- We Win as a Team: We work together with mutual respect, appreciating that different tasks require different mindsets. We are open to challenge and earn the trust of teammates through reliability and closed feedback loops.
- Dynamic Growth Mindset: We embrace a growth mindset, continuously learning and adapting while staying humble to excel in various situations.
- Direct but Empathetic Communication: We communicate directly and respectfully without sugarcoating facts, aiming to work effectively and efficiently. We have a default to transparency and assume positive intent, seeking clarification when tasks are unclear.
Hiring Process
- Initial chat: 30 min with a Founder.
- Take‑home challenge + technical interview: 120 minutes with Joshua.
- Personal meeting: 45 min with the founding team (Elias, Joshua, Philipp).
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