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.