Founders Associate

About the Role

This is a high-ownership, sales-focused role working directly alongside the CEO as one of the first commercial hires at an early-stage AI enterprise software startup. You will span sales, operations, and company building, making this an ideal position for someone who wants to shape a business from the ground up.

What You'll Do

Own outbound prospecting and pipeline development, driving early revenue growth. Work hand-in-hand with the CEO on strategic and operational priorities across the business. Support client-facing work in both German and English, from first contact through to close. Contribute to company building initiatives including process design, tooling, and go-to-market execution. Use AI-assisted development tools to build, iterate, and ship quickly. Help maintain and update web and content assets as needed.

What We're Looking For

At least 1.5 to 2 years of full-time work experience, not including internships or working-student roles. Fluency in both German and English, essential for client and internal communication. A genuine sales affinity and comfort owning outbound and pipeline from day one.

Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor, a firm requirement. A track record of building something independently, whether a startup, product, community, audience, or side project. Background in a consultancy or startup environment is a strong advantage.

Experience with CMS and design tools such as Framer, Webflow, or Figma is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Total compensation of EUR 65,000 to 130,000 annually (base plus sales-related variable), alongside 0.5 to 1% equity . Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany .

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a high-ownership, sales-focused role working directly alongside the CEO as one of the first commercial hires at an early-stage AI enterprise software startup. You will span sales, operations, and company building, making this an ideal position for someone who wants to shape a business from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own outbound prospecting and pipeline development, driving early revenue growth.
• Work hand-in-hand with the CEO on strategic and operational priorities across the business.
• Support client-facing work in both German and English, from first contact through to close.
• Contribute to company building initiatives including process design, tooling, and go-to-market execution.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to build, iterate, and ship quickly.
• Help maintain and update web and content assets as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• At least 1.5 to 2 years of full-time work experience, not including internships or working-student roles.
• Fluency in both German and English, essential for client and internal communication.
• A genuine sales affinity and comfort owning outbound and pipeline from day one.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor, a firm requirement.
• A track record of building something independently, whether a startup, product, community, audience, or side project.
• Background in a consultancy or startup environment is a strong advantage.
• Experience with CMS and design tools such as Framer, Webflow, or Figma is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Total compensation of EUR 65,000 to 130,000 annually (base plus sales-related variable), alongside 0.5 to 1% equity. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. LOCATION On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.